Dorena Wall Farm Lane, Jurys Gap, RYE, TN31 7SE

demolishing an existing single storey chalet bungalow and the creation of a two storey 3-bedroom, 4 person detached dwelling with associated car parking at Dorena, Wall Farm Lane, Rye, TN31 7SE

Authority: Rother District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Lawrence E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, with particular regard to visual impact, privacy and daylight/sunlight

What decided it

The proposed dwelling would be unduly prominent and out of scale with its surroundings, intruding into the open countryside, and would unacceptably harm the living conditions of the occupiers of The Woodnut through visual dominance and loss of daylight and sunlight.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: OSS4, EN3, DHG7, DHG3

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