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Allowed9 May 20233307518

Cedar Lodge, Watch Oak Hill, Blackham, East Sussex, TN3 9TN

Planning appeal 3307518 at Cedar Lodge, Watch Oak Hill, Blackham, East Sussex, TN3 9TN (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 9 May 2023 by Inspector Price 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, including on the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and on nearby heritage assets.

the erection of detached dwelling and garage at site of implemented planning permission WD/90/1014/J

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Price A
Postcode
TN3 9TN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including on the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and on nearby heritage assets

What decided it

The proposed development would have neutral effect on the AONB landscape character and would preserve the setting of the listed building, being appropriately designed and well-screened within a self-contained site that already benefits from an implemented permission.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Saved Policy GD2Saved Policy EN1Saved Policy EN27Saved Policy DC17Saved Policy DC18Spatial Planning Objective SPO1Spatial Planning Objective SPO2Policy WCS14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176Paragraph 199

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