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Planning permission granted4 October 20233307053

Dunley Wood Mayfield Road, Cross In Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0UE

Planning appeal 3307053 at Dunley Wood Mayfield Road, Cross In Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0UE (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 4 October 2023 by Inspector Hocking P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB) and ancient semi-natural woodland (ASW).

Change of use of the existing forestry / agricultural building to a 'Sui Generis' mixed use of forestry, agriculture and contractors yard, to include mezzanine floor for office use. Retention of surrounding yard area for same proposed use and creation of an impermeable machinery and equipment wash down area with drainage to a waste water treatment plant. Appeal

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Hocking P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB) and ancient semi-natural woodland (ASW)
  • the effect of the development on ecology and biodiversity

What decided it

The development's limited visual impact within a contained woodland setting, combined with its role as a sustainable rural business contributing to local employment, outweighs any minor character concerns and accords with development plan policies and NPPF objectives for conserving the natural environment and building a strong economy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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