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Allowed29 October 20266008830

Staalcot Farm Stall House Lane, Stall House Lane, North Heath, RH20 2HR

Planning appeal 6008830 at Staalcot Farm Stall House Lane, Stall House Lane, North Heath, RH20 2HR (Horsham District Council) was allowed on 29 October 2026, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

Use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes, together with the formation of hardstanding and associated landscaping. Construction of associated utility buildings

Authority
Horsham District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Hearing
Development
caravan-gypsy
Postcode
RH20 2HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal upon biodiversity including protected species
  • the suitability of the location with reference to the proximity to settlements and the accessibility of services and facilities
  • whether or not there has been intentional unauthorised development

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 26 of the HDPFPolicy 25 of the HDPFPolicy 32 of the HDPFPolicy 33 of the HDPFPolicy 23(e) of the HDPFPolicy 23 of the HDPFPolicy 2 of the HDPFPolicy 31 of the HDPFPolicy 22 of the HDPFPolicies 13 and 14 of the emerging Horsham District Local PlanStrategic Policy 43 of the emerging Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy DP3Policy N2Policy HE6Policy HO12Policy HO7Policy HO1Policy S3Policy S5

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