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Dismissed3 January 20243314222

Perrymans End, Perrymans Lane, Heron's Ghyll, Uckfield, TN22 4BX

Planning appeal 3314222 at Perrymans End, Perrymans Lane, Heron's Ghyll, Uckfield, TN22 4BX (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 3 January 2024 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the existing barn is suitable for conversion, taking account of development plan policies and the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

the conversion of an equestrian barn to a dwelling and provision of a soft landscaping scheme

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
TN22 4BX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the existing barn is suitable for conversion, taking account of development plan policies and the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The significant and enduring harm to the scenic beauty of the High Weald AONB and character and appearance of the area caused by the modern appearance of the proposed conversion, particularly the extensive glazing, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of providing one new home.

The benefits of one new home and support for local facilities, afforded limited weight despite the housing land supply shortfall, were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant and enduring harm to the scenic beauty of the AONB and character and appearance of the surrounding area, to which great weight was given.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DC17Policy GD2Policy EN1Policy EN6Policy DC8Objective SPO1Policy WCS6Policy WCS14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176Paragraph 80Paragraph 11

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