Planning appeal decision
Boarsney, The Stage, Silverhill, TN32 5SR
Planning appeal 3299315 at Boarsney, The Stage, Silverhill, TN32 5SR (Rother District Council) was allowed on 7 December 2022 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character of the building and the surrounding area, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the setting of the Listed Building known as Boarsney Farmhouse.
External alterations to include glazing to the elevations, a replacement external staircase and balcony, a new log burner and external BBQ/Pizza Oven area
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- TN32 5SR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character of the building and the surrounding area, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the setting of the Listed Building known as Boarsney Farmhouse
What decided it
The barn's lack of historic fabric and its location adjacent to existing modern entertainment facilities meant the proposed glazing and alterations would not materially harm the character of the building, its setting, or the AONB.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DHG9Policy DEN1Policy DEN2Policy DEN7Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy EN3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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