Two Hoots, Chapel Lane, Blackboys, East Sussex, TN22 5LB

an outline application for 2 No. detached, single storey dwelling houses

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would conserve or enhance the scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
whether the site is in a suitable location, taking account of access to services and facilities

What decided it

The significant and enduring harm to the character and appearance of the area and the scenic beauty of the AONB, to which great weight must be afforded, outweighs the limited benefits of providing two new homes in an area with a housing land supply shortfall.

the adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and the AONB's scenic beauty, to which great weight must be afforded, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of providing two new homes and supporting local facilities

Framework references: 11, 110, 126, 130, 174, 176

Plan policies cited: EN1, EN6, EN27, GD2, DC17, SPO1, SPO13, SPO14, WCS6, 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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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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