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

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

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.

Framework references: 176

Plan policies cited: Policy OSS2, Policy OSS3, Policy RA3, Policy DEC2, Policy OSS4, Policy RA2, Policy EC6, Policy EN1, Policy EN3, Policy EN5, Policy DEN1, Policy DEN2

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