Graftons, Brighton Road, Warninglid, West Sussex, RH17 5SU

an outline application for the proposed erection of 1 No self-build dwelling, retention of existing vehicular access. All matters to be reserved apart from access

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Jolly J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal for a self-build dwelling in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been justified
whether the proposal would be in a suitable location

What decided it

The proposal for a self-build dwelling in the countryside within the AONB has not been justified and would harm the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB, contrary to the development plan and Paragraph 176 of the Framework.

the benefits of the proposal, comprising one self-build home (limited weight), economic benefits from construction and local patronage (moderate weight), and familial and social benefits (very limited weight), do not substantially outweigh the harm to the AONB

Framework references: 176, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy DP6, Policy DP12, Policy DP15, Policy DP21

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