®Planning appeal decision
Land to the Sw of Summer Cottage, Whitelands, Westfield, East Sussex, TN35 4SB
Planning appeal 3287510 at Land to the Sw of Summer Cottage, Whitelands, Westfield, East Sussex, TN35 4SB (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 8 December 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is suitable for the proposed development, having regard to its accessibility.
the demolition of existing storage buildings, hardstanding and construction of a new dwelling along with landscaping, parking and use of existing access to the A28, and creation of a new planting buffer and biodiversity enhancements
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- TN35 4SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is suitable for the proposed development, having regard to its accessibility
- Whether the appeal site is suitable for the proposed development, having regard to the conservation and enhancement of the landscape and scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The significant harm arising from the poor accessibility of the site, which would conflict with Framework paragraphs 92, 104 and 110 promoting walking, cycling and public transport, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the proposal.
The benefits of housing delivery and AONB enhancement were outweighed by the significant harm arising from poor accessibility and conflict with sustainable transport policies in the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 69Paragraph 80Paragraph 92Paragraph 104Paragraph 110Paragraph 120Paragraph 176
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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