Hooters (Formerly Known As The Dell), Moat Lane, Westfield, East Sussex, TN33 0RY

Planning appeal 3339523 at Hooters (Formerly Known As The Dell), Moat Lane, Westfield, East Sussex, TN33 0RY (Rother District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 May 2026 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal B: whether or not there is an agricultural or forestry need for the barn.

Without planning permission, the formation of a hardstanding and track in the approximate position shown coloured green on the attached plan

Authority: Rother District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Householder developments
Inspector: Walker A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal B: whether or not there is an agricultural or forestry need for the barn
Appeal B: the effect of the development on the rural character and appearance of the area, being next to Ancient Woodland within the High Weald National Landscape

What decided it

The siting of the barn on a previously wooded area close to Ancient Woodland within the High Weald National Landscape, with woodland clearance and gravel installation causing demonstrable harm to the verdant and sylvan character of the AONB, outweighs the established agricultural need for the building.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy OSS3Policy OSS4Policy RA2Policy RA3Policy EN1Policy EN5Policy DEN1Policy DEN2Policy DEN4

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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