Planning appeal decision
Lynton, Five Ash Down, Uckfield, TN22 3AH
Planning appeal 3339914 at Lynton, Five Ash Down, Uckfield, TN22 3AH (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 9 May 2025 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
phased development of three self-build dwellings and provision of a new vehicular access, landscaping and other associated infrastructure
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- TN22 3AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The contemporary design of the houses, whilst departing from the style of existing housing, would be acceptable for a contained, visually distinct development in a location that does not make a significant contribution to the low rolling agricultural character of the Low Weald landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN8Policy EN27SPO1SPO13WCS14
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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