Brownings Manor, Lewes Road, Blackboys, UCKFIELD, TN22 5HG

use of land for the siting of an ööd house for use as holiday accommodation

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Shearing C

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 (AONB)
Whether the proposal benefits from suitable access and parking

What decided it

The proposed glamping pod structure would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the High Weald AONB by appearing in stark contrast to the natural landscape, and this harm was not outweighed by the benefits to tourism and the rural economy.

Framework references: 8, 11, 84, 176

Plan policies cited: Saved Policy EN6, Saved Policy TM1, Saved Policy EN27, Saved Policy EN1, Saved Policy TR3, Saved Policy TR16, Policy SPO1, Policy SPO13, Policy WCS14

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