®Planning appeal decision
Rowan, Two Mile Ash, Horsham, RH13 0LA
the change of use of existing swimming pool to allow mixed private and commercial use
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- leisure-sport
- Postcode
- RH13 0LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the adjoining occupier by reasons of noise and disturbance
What decided it
The degree of noise and disturbance from vehicle parking, manoeuvring and access along the track immediately adjacent to the neighbouring property would create an unacceptable impact on the living conditions of the occupiers of Westlands, contrary to development plan policies requiring avoidance of unacceptable harm to amenity.
The harm arising from the proposals on the main issue clearly outweighs the benefits arising from the scheme (provision of swimming lessons and support for a commercial enterprise in the rural area)
Plan policies cited: Policy 33 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (2015), Policy SNP16.1 of the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan (2021)
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