Home Farm House , Buckham Hill, UCKFIELD, TN22 5XY

the erection of a detached dwelling

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Prentis D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the extent to which the proposal would contribute to a sustainable pattern of development
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents
the effect of the proposal on the Ashdown Forest Special Protection Area (SPA)

What decided it

The unacceptable risk of harm to the integrity of the Ashdown Forest SPA, combined with conflicts with the development plan on sustainability and character grounds, could not be outweighed by the modest contribution to housing land supply.

The contribution to housing land supply weighed in support of the appeal, but was insufficient to outweigh the conflicts with the development plan and the unacceptable risk of harm to the Ashdown Forest SPA.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SP07, Policy WCS6, Policy WCS12, Policy GD2, Policy DC17, Policy EN1, Policy EN8, Policy EN27, Policy EN15

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