Planning appeal decision
32 Forest View, Hailsham, BN27 3EX
Planning appeal 3308703 at 32 Forest View, Hailsham, BN27 3EX (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 11 July 2023 by Inspector Praine N, 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.
the demolition of garage and erection of detached dwelling house and garage. Formation of new access onto Forest Way
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- BN27 3EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the loss of open space at the corner location significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of providing one additional dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN18EN27SPO13HAIL D1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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