®Planning appeal decision
Land north of B2204, The Green, TN33 9JE, Ninfield , TN33 9JE
erection of up to 72no. dwellings (including affordable and ‘specialist’ housing), together with new vehicular and pedestrian access, associated car parking, landscaping and infrastructure
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is a suitable location for housing with particular regard to the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and development plan policy
What decided it
The substantial and permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area was found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the scheme.
Significant benefits including housing delivery, affordable and accessible housing, self-build provision, open space and economic benefits were outweighed by the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area, so the tilted balance did not favour permission.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy EN8, Policy EN12, Policy EN14, Policy EN27, Policy TR13, Policy WCS12, Policy WCS13, Policy GD2, Policy DC17, Policy WCS6, Policy WCS9, Policy EN2, Policy EN1, Policy WCS14, Policy AFH1, Policy SPO13
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.