Planning appeal decision
110 Hastings Road, Battle, TN33 0TQ
Planning appeal 3284672 at 110 Hastings Road, Battle, TN33 0TQ (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 29 March 2022 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.
the change of external materials to dwelling and garage to Grey Cedral weatherboard at upper levels. New rendered frontage wall and gates for privacy and security
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- TN33 0TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
What decided it
The grey weatherboarding would be uncharacteristic cladding of a stark modern idiom that would appear jarring and out of place within the AONB context where surrounding properties use traditional materials, thereby conflicting with development plan policies protecting local character and AONB landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy OSS4Policy RA3Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy DHG9Policy DEN2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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