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Dismissed7 July 20223279250

Coombe Cottage Ewhurst Lane, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PD

Planning appeal 3279250 at Coombe Cottage Ewhurst Lane, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PD (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 7 July 2022 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB).

Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of four residential units with new driveway and eco-sewer system

Authority
Rother District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Shearing C
Postcode
TN31 6PD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB)
  • The effect of the development proposed on the living conditions of nearby occupants, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and outlook

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area and the AONB, which provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11d)ii of the NPPF notwithstanding the Council's lack of a five-year housing land supply.

The moderate weight given to housing delivery and environmental benefits was insufficient to outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the area and the AONB

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1Policy OSS3Policy OSS4Policy DEN1Policy DEN2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176Paragraph 11d

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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