Planning appeal decision
Land Lying to the East of Beech House Lane (Known As Plot 6B), Saleshurst, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5PN
Planning appeal 3288765 at Land Lying to the East of Beech House Lane (Known As Plot 6B), Saleshurst, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5PN (Rother District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 July 2023 by Inspector Thomas N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including the High Weald AONB.
Installation of perimeter fence, creation of hardsurfaced areas and tracks, excavation and storage container, erection of sheds, building and structures, and various internal fencing and gates
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Change of use
- Inspector
- Thomas N
- Postcode
- TN32 5PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including the High Weald AONB
What decided it
The development causes significant harm to the character and appearance of the High Weald AONB through visually intrusive fencing, hardstanding and structures that are out of keeping with the rural landscape, which cannot be outweighed by the appellant's agricultural and environmental objectives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy OSS4Policy RA2Policy RA3Policy EN1Policy EN5Policy DEN1Policy DEN2Policy EN3Policy EN4Policy EC5
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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