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Dismissed24 January 20233295564

Slaves Dream, Lower Hazelhurst, Ticehurst, TN5 7LE

Planning appeal 3295564 at Slaves Dream, Lower Hazelhurst, Ticehurst, TN5 7LE (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 24 January 2023 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

for the demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling including new detached car port

Authority
Rother District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Glassar S
Postcode
TN5 7LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The proposed development would significantly extend the scale and extent of built development across the plot through the larger dwelling, extended decking, outbuilding, driveway and parking area, creating a materially harmful change to the landscape character of the AONB that would not be similar to the existing situation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1Policy OSS4Policy RA3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176

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