Planning appeal decision
Quarry Brook, Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RE
Planning appeal 3304906 at Quarry Brook, Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RE (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2023 by Inspector James A, 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) and the host property, which is a non-designated heritage asset.
single storey side extension to create a new kitchen, dining and living room
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- TN21 8RE
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) and the host property, which is a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The proposed extension would be visually disproportionate and incongruous, appearing discordant and out of place in relation to the simple traditional form of the host dwelling and the rural character of the High Weald AONB.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SPO1SPO2DC19EN27
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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