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Horsham Council Fights to Block 800-Home Development Near Golf Course
26 Aug
Summary
- Horsham District Council initiates judicial review against 800-home plan
- Council cites "significant legal errors" in appeals process that overturned its initial rejection
- Planning Inspectorate declines to comment further as examinations are ongoing
In a move to block a controversial housing development, Horsham District Council has initiated a judicial review against plans to build 800 homes near a golf course in Worthing Road. The council's initial decision to refuse the development was overturned by a planning inspector on appeal, prompting the council to contest the decision in court.
According to the council, the appeals process that led to the approval of the 800-home project near Horsham Golf and Fitness was flawed, with "significant legal errors" that the council now seeks to challenge. The Planning Inspectorate, the government body responsible for handling planning appeals, has declined to comment further on the ongoing examinations.
The council's decision to take legal action underscores the high stakes involved in this development, which has faced strong opposition from the local community. The outcome of the judicial review could have far-reaching implications for the future of the proposed housing project and the region's development plans.
