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c) any detrimental effect on the environment, the landscape and recreational opportunities,
and the extent to which that could be moderated.

3. If permitted the proposed development would need to incorporate suitable landscape
mitigation measures to ensure that it would meet the design requirements of the NPPF and
this would include appropriate design details for external hard works and planting.

4. The Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA), Land Management Services
February 2019,
submitted to support the application provides an accurate assessment of the baseline
landscape and visual context of the site.

5. The LVIA provides an overview of the national, county and district landscape character
assessments for the site and surrounding area. The key characteristics which are relevant to
the site and surroundings are highlighted.

6. The LVIA provides an accurate assessment of the potential impacts that the development
would have on the local landscape and views.

7. The demolition of the existing building and associated infrastructure would provide an
opportunity to enhance this area of the High Weald AONB landscape in the village context of
Ashurst Wood. The proposed landscape strategy and masterplan would provide a high
quality landscape setting for the development.

8. Should the planning authority be minded to permit the development it is recommended
that the following are required as conditions:
i. Implementation of the indicative landscape masterplan as submitted to support the
application.
ii. Details of boundary materials around the site and between gardens. It is recommended
that, where fences are required, these are timber post and rail/wire fences. Mixed native
species hedges could be used to reinforce boundaries and enhance local habitats. Close
board fencing should be avoided as these are suburban and detract from rural character.
iii. High quality surfacing materials chosen from a limited palette and which complement the
proposed building materials.
iv. Positive management of the existing trees and other boundary vegetation which is to be
retained.
v. Existing trees to be retained on the site to be protected in accordance with BS 5837:2012
Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction.
vi. A long term management plan to ensure the successful establishment and care of the
landscaped areas.

9. It is recommended that the proposed development can be supported as it would provide

Horsham and Mid Sussex CCG

Horsham & Mid Sussex CCG appreciate being consulted on this proposed new revised
planning application on this site and were aware that DM/18/1548 was dismissed for various
reasons.

We have been asked to comment on the developers argument that the site is not viable for
the inclusion of affordable housing of around 16/17 units which appears strange given that
the 30% requirement is set out in MSDCs District Plan 2014- 31. Regarding our NHS
requirements however , we do not differentiate between market and affordable housing as
the occupants of all types will ut ilise some or all NHS services and as such we wish to seek