Planning appeal decision
Heartsease, St Mary in the Fields, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6BG
Planning appeal 3268700 at Heartsease, St Mary in the Fields, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6BG (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 23 June 2021 by Inspector Osgathorp C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Mayfield and Coggins Mill Conservation Area.
demolition of existing dwelling house & replacement with a new dwelling including new patio area to the front and rear of the property
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Osgathorp C
- Postcode
- TN20 6BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Mayfield and Coggins Mill Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Mayfield and Coggins Mill Conservation Area, and the public benefits would not outweigh the less-than-substantial harm to the conservation area.
The less-than-substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area outweighed the public benefits of improved energy efficiency, short-term economic benefits, and provision of modern living accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN19Policy EN27Policy SPO2Policy EN6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 196Paragraph 193Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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