Farmside, Fishponds Lane, Westfield, East Sussex, TN35 4SX

a new drive, access and extension to the curtilage of Fishponds

Authority: Rother District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Francis L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape, scenic and natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape
biodiversity, with particular regard to protected species

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the High Weald National Landscape and would fail to demonstrate adequate mitigation for impacts on protected species, with no agreed strategy or specific mitigation proposed.

Framework references: 189, 193

Plan policies cited: Policy EN1, Policy OSS4, Policy RA2, Policy RA3, Policy DHG8, Policy DHG11, Policy DHG12, Policy EN5, Policy DEN1, Policy DEN2, Policy DEN4

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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