Planning appeal decision
Burghfield, Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham, TN19 7AY
Planning appeal 3284802 at Burghfield, Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham, TN19 7AY (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2022 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
a resubmission for a two-storey side extension with extended decked area
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- TN19 7AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The scale, mass and design of the proposed extension, particularly its hipped roofscape and fenestration arrangement, would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the scenic beauty of the AONB, contrary to NPPF paragraph 176 and local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy OSS4 (iii)Policy RA1 (i)Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy DHG9 (ii)Policy DHG9 (iii)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176Paragraph 130
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.
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