Poundfield Farm, Farm Lane, Camber, East Sussex, TN31 7QY

described in the application form as: ‘siting of one lodge for seasonal tourist/holiday makers accommodation

Authority: Rother District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Douglas L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the development on the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Special Protection Area (SPA), Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Ramsar site

What decided it

The low but long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to the development plan and assigned great weight, combined with unresolved concerns about effects on the designated ecological sites, outweighs the minimal support from tourism and employment policies.

Framework references: 56, 84, 85

Plan policies cited: Policy OSS4, Policy RA3, Policy EN1, Policy EN3, Policy DEN1, Policy DEC2, Policy OSS1, Policy EC6

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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