Wild Meadows, Chapel Lane, Guestling Green, East Sussex, TN35 4HP

demolition of existing stables and sand arena and erection for four new dwellinghouses

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The location of the proposed development when regard is paid to planning policy for housing
The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB and the setting of nearby heritage assets
Affordable housing provision

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB, which outweighed the housing benefits and was protected by statutory duties and paragraph 176 of the Framework.

Framework references: 11, 69, 176, 177

Plan policies cited: Policy OSS2, Policy OSS3, Policy OSS4, Policy RA2, Policy RA3, Policy EN1, Policy EN2, Policy DHG1, Policy OVE1, Policy DEN1, Policy DEN2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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