Star Stud, Ivyhouse Lane, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4NN

Planning appeal 3285681 at Star Stud, Ivyhouse Lane, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4NN (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to local and national policy in respect of tourist accommodation and the accessibility of services and facilities.

change of use of barn to holiday accommodation

Authority: Rother District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Hickey A
Postcode: TN35 4NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to local and national policy in respect of tourist accommodation and the accessibility of services and facilities
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the locality including the landscape and scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The proposed development would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the High Weald AONB through the likely urbanisation of the site with ancillary domestic features, and would be located in an unsuitable position with poor accessibility to services and facilities, conflicting with the development plan when taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy OSS2Policy OSS3Policy RA3Policy DEC2Policy OSS4Policy RA2Policy EC6Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy EN5Policy DEN1Policy DEN2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176

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