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

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

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.

Framework references: 176, 199

Plan policies cited: Saved Policy GD2, Saved Policy EN1, Saved Policy EN27, Saved Policy DC17, Saved Policy DC18, Spatial Planning Objective SPO1, Spatial Planning Objective SPO2, Policy WCS14

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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