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Dismissed21 February 20243318107

The Paddock, Tapsells Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6PL

Planning appeal 3318107 at The Paddock, Tapsells Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6PL (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the High Weald National Landscape, including consideration of its effect upon existing trees.

three new detached houses with detached garages and new crossover

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hobbs J
Postcode
TN5 6PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the High Weald National Landscape, including consideration of its effect upon existing trees
  • whether it has been satisfactorily demonstrated that acceptable arrangements for the management of surface water would prevail

What decided it

The significant adverse impacts of the proposed development on the High Weald National Landscape and surface water management, combined with policy conflicts, outweighed the housing supply benefits, and the Framework's protection of National Landscapes provided a clear reason for refusal.

the significant adverse impacts related to the effect upon the High Weald National Landscape and surface water management outweighed the social and economic benefits of three family-sized homes and housing land supply contribution

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 131Paragraph 135Paragraph 136Paragraph 139Paragraph 182Paragraph 183Paragraph 225

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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