Gaydon, Kennel Lane, West Grinstead, RH13 8LX

the conversion of stables to dwelling, removal of smaller stable block and sand school. Associated landscape works

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: RH13 8LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is suitable for the proposed development, having regard to the spatial strategy of the development plan and accessibility
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future adjoining occupiers

What decided it

The adverse impacts of the site's unsustainable location requiring private vehicle reliance and the harm to living conditions of future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest contribution to housing land supply.

The harm arising from the unsustainable location and poor living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest contribution to housing land supply and limited environmental, social and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

Framework references: 84, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy 1, Policy 2, Policy 4, Policy 26, Policy 32, Policy 33

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