The Dorset Arms , Withyham, East Sussex, TN7 4DB

Planning appeal 3320032 at The Dorset Arms , Withyham, East Sussex, TN7 4DB (Wealden District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 September 2025 by Inspector Ghafoor A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the unauthorised works preserve the special architectural or historic interest or setting of the listed building, whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and whether the significance of the heritage assets is harmed.

Erection of a timber boarded lean-to extension with retractable canvas roof on the eastern side of the building

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Ghafoor A
Postcode: TN7 4DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the unauthorised works preserve the special architectural or historic interest or setting of the listed building, whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and whether the significance of the heritage assets is harmed

What decided it

The extension fails to preserve the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building and the character or appearance of the conservation area, and the heritage harm is not outweighed by the economic benefits to the business.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN27 of the Local Plan (1998)Policy SP02 of the Core Strategy Local Plan (2013)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215

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