The White House, Rushlake Green, HEATHFIELD, TN21 9QD

the refurbishment of existing garage

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Davies G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the settings of the Grade II listed buildings The White House and The Bakery or any features of special architectural and historic interest that they possess
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rushlake Green Conservation Area
Its effect on the cultural heritage of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

What decided it

The proposed materials of black painted vertical timber boarding and natural slate roof are sympathetic to those used on other outbuildings in Rushlake Green and would not result in loss of historically important material, allowing the building to be refurbished without harm to the listed buildings' settings or the conservation area's character.

Framework references: 194, 56

Plan policies cited: SPO2, SPO13, EN6, EN19, EN27

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