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Dismissed21 October 20223284025

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

Planning appeal 3284025 at Brownings Manor, Lewes Road, Blackboys, Uckfield, TN22 5HG (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 21 October 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 (AONB).

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
Postcode
TN22 5HG

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Saved Policy EN6Saved Policy TM1Saved Policy EN27Saved Policy EN1Saved Policy TR3Saved Policy TR16Policy SPO1Policy SPO13Policy WCS14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Paragraph 11Paragraph 84Paragraph 176

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