Lampool Site, Kingsfield Farm, Straight Half Mile, Maresfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DP

Outline application for approval in principle with all matters reserved except access for four detached dwellings

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would protect or enhance biodiversity within the site

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the linear intrusion into open countryside, combined with the inability to demonstrate biodiversity net gain, outweighed the modest housing benefits in the context of the tilted balance.

the modest benefits of four dwellings and housing land supply contribution were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and biodiversity, applying the presumption in favour of sustainable development

Framework references: 11, 82, 83, 84, 135, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy EN8, Policy EN27, Policy GD2, Policy DC17, Policy WCS12, Policy WCS14

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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