Candleford, Robin Post Stables, Arlington Road West, Hailsham, BN27 3RA

Planning appeal 3282986 at Candleford, Robin Post Stables, Arlington Road West, Hailsham, BN27 3RA (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 30 December 2022 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: If the conditions are necessary and reasonable, and if removed/modified the size of the dwelling would be commensurate to the functional requirements of the rural enterprise and could be suitably retained for future rural workers.

the erection of bungalow for use in association with equestrian business without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref WD/2011/2182/FR dated 27 June 2012

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Ellis G
Postcode: BN27 3RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

If the conditions are necessary and reasonable, and if removed/modified the size of the dwelling would be commensurate to the functional requirements of the rural enterprise and could be suitably retained for future rural workers

What decided it

The conditions are necessary and reasonable to ensure the dwelling remains commensurate with the functional needs of the equestrian enterprise and to preserve long-term housing availability for rural workers in accordance with Policy DC2 and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DC2Policy DC17Policy DC15Policy EN8Policy EN27Policy NE7Policy BE1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 17Paragraph 55Paragraph 56Paragraph 62Paragraph 78Paragraph 79Paragraph 80Paragraph 109

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