The Oast, Birchetts Green, Wadhurst, TN5 6HS

Planning appeal 3309298 at The Oast, Birchetts Green, Wadhurst, TN5 6HS (Rother District Council) was allowed on 21 July 2023 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host property, a non-designated heritage asset and the area, having particular regard to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

demolition of the existing single-storey garage, conservatory and annexe. Two-storey extension to the main house and internal alterations. Bay window to replace the existing conservatory. Reconstruction of the annexe in a new location further back in the site. Relocation of the existing entrance gates and driveway alterations

Authority: Rother District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: James A
Postcode: TN5 6HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host property, a non-designated heritage asset and the area, having particular regard to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

What decided it

The removal of incongruous modern additions (garage and conservatory) combined with sympathetically designed extensions that preserve the oasthouse's agricultural character and typology would enhance rather than harm the non-designated heritage asset and the High Weald AONB landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: EN1EN2EN3OSS4RA3RA4DEN1DEN2DHG9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 55

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