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Notice upheld31 July 20253330411

Church Lane, Laughton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6AH

Planning appeal 3330411 at Church Lane, Laughton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6AH (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 31 July 2025 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the area.

the widening of an access by removal of a hedgerow and gate, and the laying of a gravel hardstanding

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Phillips A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on the living conditions of the occupants of nearby residential properties and the rural area, generally, with particular reference to increased levels of noise and disturbance

What decided it

The physical works carried out are visually intrusive and result in harm to the established character and appearance of the area, conflicting with development plan policies that seek to restrict development in the countryside and protect the agricultural landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GD2Policy EN1Policy EN8Policy EN27Policy WCS14Policy SPO13

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