Woodside Farm, Caneheath, East Sussex, Arlington, BN26 6SL

Planning appeal 3307188 at Woodside Farm, Caneheath, East Sussex, Arlington, BN26 6SL (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 26 July 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed changes to the permitted replacement dwelling, in comparison with the original dwelling, on the character and appearance of the countryside.

Redevelopment of part of the farm to upgrade equestrian facilities, including demolition and extension of buildings, erection of new workshop, replacement of existing holiday let and dwelling in more sustainable buildings in different positions with associated landscaping and access alterations, without complying with conditions attached to planning permission WD/2021/2476/F

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Evans L
Postcode: BN26 6SL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed changes to the permitted replacement dwelling, in comparison with the original dwelling, on the character and appearance of the countryside

What decided it

The proposed basement accommodation would increase the replacement dwelling to a size and massing disproportionate to the original dwelling, breaching Policy DC18 and harming the character and appearance of the countryside.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GD2Policy DC17Policy DC18Policy SPO13Policy WCS14Policy EN27Policy TR3Policy TR16
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 15

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