Development would cause ‘demonstrable harm’ to area
A development for 46 houses on land neighbouring ancient woodland in Marringdean Road, Billingshurst, has been refused planning permission.
The Horsham District Council development control committee south heard a plan for four apartments and 42 houses next to Daux Wood would deliver 40 per cent affordable housing, but was considered a countryside location outside the boundary of the village and would cause 82 trees to be felled.
Christopher Hough, speaking for developer Rydon Homes, said: “Billingshurst is a sustainable settlement. It’s a sustainable development, it’s close to the village centre, railway station and employment and schools.”
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