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Allowed9 April 20243315458

14-30 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8LS

Planning appeal 3315458 at 14-30 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8LS (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 9 April 2024 by Inspector Bridgwater J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

redevelopment of new parade with up to 12 shops, 10 maisonettes and associated parking

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Major dwellings
Inspector
Bridgwater J
Postcode
TN21 8LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on surface water flooding

What decided it

The substantial size and location of the brownfield site, combined with the opportunity to improve surface water management through redevelopment, outweighed concerns about character and flooding.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GD1Policy EN1Policy EN27Policy CS2Policy SPO13Policy WCS14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 88

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