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

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.

Framework references: 56, 84, 92, 179

Plan policies cited: Policy RA2, Policy EN1, Policy DEN2, Policy OSS4, Policy RA3, Policy EN5

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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