Retention of storage outbuilding at Beckley Stud, Reeds Lane, Southwater

“Permission is sought for the retention of an existing single storey, flat roof outbuilding with a maximum height of 2.5m, for incidental storage. The outbuilding is located directly adjacent to the existing dwellinghouse at Beckley Stud on an area of hardstanding.”

“Officers understand the outbuilding and its host property are currently in use as an office. Notwithstanding this current use the last lawful use of the building was as a dwelling (Class C3), as granted permanently following the appeal decision for DC/18/1622.”

“Beckley Stud is located on the corner of Colstaple Lane and Reeds Lane, the site is accessed via Reeds Lane. The site is a is a mixed-use equestrian, residential and commercial site. The wider site contains storage buildings, stables and other equestrian related development.”

“The host dwelling and outbuilding subject to this application are set within the wider site at Beckley Stud. The outbuilding lies within the residential curtilage of the host dwelling and is surrounded by garden to the south and west. Beyond the garden to the south lies the residential property of High Reeds. To the north lies the rest of the Beckley Stud site.”

“DC/22/0388 Retention of existing green steel clad building and mono-pitch lean-to for storage and distribution use by Equine America UK and resulting mixed use of Beckley Stud as a whole for equestrian, residential and commercial purposes Application Refused on 15.03.2023”

“DC/22/0565 Temporary retention of storage containers at Beckley Stud for a two year period Application Refused on 15.03.2023”

“The outbuilding matches the design and appearance of the existing building. The design, form and scale, is considered appropriate to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and is not considered to harm the character or appearance of the wider area. It is therefore considered that the visual impact of the proposal is acceptable and would accord with the above polices.”

“The existing outbuilding would be of a sympathetic and suitably subordinate appearance and would not cause an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity, inline with the HDPF policies and policies SNP1 and SNP 16 of the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan.”

“HDC Conservation: No Objection [Summary] The proposal would be understood within the context of the site and is not considered to result in additional harm to the wider setting of the listed buildings (Kings Farm, and Newfoundout East). No objection would therefore be raised.”

“- An advertisement board has been erected contrary to Areas of Special Control of Adverts noticed 29/10/2025. - Lack of compliance with planning regulations. - Inappropriate location for a residential building.”

“[As Ward Member for Southwater North Councillor Claire Vickers did not vote on this application]”

“Members noted the planning history of the application.”

“That DC/25/1494 be approved in accordance with officer recommendation.”

“Regulatory Condition: The outbuilding hereby permitted is to only be used for purposes incidental to the use of the dwelling (mobile home at Beckley Stud) and for no other purposes.”

“Reason: In the interests of amenity for current and future occupiers of the dwelling in accordance with Policy 33 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (2015).”