Planning appeal decision
Sant Roc, Brede, Rye, TN31 6EA
Planning appeal 3309344 at Sant Roc, Brede, Rye, TN31 6EA (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 21 November 2023 by Inspector James 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, having particular regard to the landscape and scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
demolition of existing dwelling and 1 x outbuilding. Replace with row of 3 x terraced dwellings. 1 x seeking self build ing exemption
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- TN31 6EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the landscape and scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- The effect of the proposed development on the setting and therefore the significance of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The significant harm to the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB and the less than substantial but considerable harm to the setting and significance of nearby listed buildings, which were not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy EN3Policy OSS4Policy DEN1Policy DEN2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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