Land to the South West of Strand Meadow, Burwash, East Sussex, TN19 7BS

Planning appeal 3274795 at Land to the South West of Strand Meadow, Burwash, East Sussex, TN19 7BS (Rother District Council) was allowed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Residential development of 30 dwellings with access from Strand Meadow (reserved matters approval)

Authority: Rother District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jolly J
Postcode: TN19 7BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The varied orientation, reduced ridge heights, modest material palette and local architectural features of the proposed dwellings, combined with their positioning and landscaping, would conserve and enhance the scenic beauty of the AONB in accordance with paragraph 176 of the Framework and local plan policies.

the benefits of the provision of up to 30 new dwellings outweighed any concerns about the development's effect on the AONB character and appearance

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy OSS4Policy RA1Policy DEN1Policy DEN2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176Paragraph 130Paragraph 55Paragraph 56

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