Moorings High Street, Buxted, UCKFIELD, TN22 4JU

Demolition of existing garage and outbuildings, alterations to existing access and erection of 6 no. dwellings and garages

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and noise

What decided it

The substantial harm to character and appearance caused by introducing backland residential development at odds with the frontage character of the area significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply and sustainable location.

The significant benefits of housing delivery and sustainable location were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and conflict with design policies.

Framework references: 11, 134

Plan policies cited: Wealden Local Plan Policy EN27, Wealden Local Plan Policy GD2, Wealden Local Plan Policy DC17, Wealden District Local Plan Core Strategy Spatial Planning Objective SPO13, Wealden Design Guide (2008)

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