Victory for Storrington campaigners as appeal to build 102 homes dismissed

An appeal hearing into a controversial Storrington development plan in Melton Drive has been dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate.

By The Newsroom

Published 30th May 2014, 11:34 BST

JPCT 200114 Melton Drive, Storrington - residents protest over plans for development next to Melton Drive. Photo by Derek Martin ENGPPP00320140120140012

The ongoing saga for 102 homes at Melton Drive, submitted by Wates Developments, saw the Planning Inspectorate rule in favour of Storrington residents and councillors this week.

The appeal was lodged by the developer after Horsham District Council (HDC) unanimously refused the application in July 2013, and added an additional reason to oppose the plan the following November.

Five officials from Wates Developments were present to address matters on heritage, landscape, housing land supply and planning.

For comment and reaction see next week’s County Times (South Downs edition).

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