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Allowed20 July 20223284312

The Field Opposite Goatham Lane, Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak, East Sussex, TN31 6EY

Planning appeal 3284312 at The Field Opposite Goatham Lane, Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak, East Sussex, TN31 6EY (Rother District Council) was allowed on 20 July 2022 by Inspector Parker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the location of the site within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Change of use from agricultural to outside fitness facility

Authority
Rother District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Parker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the location of the site within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • the effect on ancient woodland
  • the effect on the living conditions of nearby residents, with regard to noise and light intrusion

What decided it

The development complies with the development plan and national policy supporting sustainable rural leisure developments, with no demonstrable harm to the AONB, ancient woodland or residential amenities when subject to appropriate conditions controlling lighting, hours and events.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RA2Policy EN1Policy DEN2Policy OSS4Policy RA3Policy EN5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56Paragraph 84Paragraph 92Paragraph 179

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