Land at Forest Glen, Courtlands Road, Nutley, Maresfields, East Sussex, TN22 3LS

Without planning permission, the erection of a building to be used as a home office and workshop, and a replacement garden shed

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Hocking P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB)
the effect of the development on living conditions, having particular regard to the neighbour property, Courtlands Bungalow

What decided it

The outbuildings, subject to conditions controlling external materials and lighting, would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the AONB or the living conditions of neighbouring properties, and therefore accord with the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Saved Policy EN6, Saved Policy EN27, Saved Policy DC19, Policy WSC14, Policy GD2

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