Planning appeal decision
Pegden Hall, Nash Lane, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, RH17 7NJ
Planning appeal 6004660 at Pegden Hall, Nash Lane, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, RH17 7NJ (Mid Sussex District Council) was allowed on 1 May 2026 by Inspector Owen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Change of use of a tract of agricultural land which has been incorporated into the adjacent C3 Class domestic garden
- Authority
- Mid Sussex District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Owen A
- Postcode
- RH17 7NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The change of use to domestic garden maintains the openness and rural character of the area and does not materially harm the character and appearance of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DP12DP26
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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