®Planning appeal decision
Land South of Marle Place Road, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 7HS
erection of agricultural/commercial building to be utilised for ice cream manufacturing in connection with soft fruit and soft fruit farm diversification
- Authority
- Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Smith J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its effect on the High Weald National Landscape
- whether the proposed development is a suitable location for employment, having regard to the Council's spatial strategy and its accessibility by means other than the private car
- whether any harm would be outweighed by other material considerations, including the effect on the rural economy
What decided it
The harm to the landscape and scenic beauty of the High Weald National Landscape, which carries great weight and is not outweighed by the moderate economic benefits to the rural economy.
Framework references: 11, 88, 89, 182
Plan policies cited: Policy LBD1, Policy EN1, Policy EN25, Core Policy 4, Core Policy 5, Core Policy 14, Core Policy 1, Core Policy 7, Policy BE2, Policy BE4
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