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Notice varied and upheld10 February 20253348941

Land at the Old Steamhouse, Lime Park, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 1RF

Planning appeal 3348941 at Land at the Old Steamhouse, Lime Park, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 1RF (Wealden District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 February 2025 by Inspector Hand S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice are immune from enforcement due to the passage of time (ground d).

without planning permission, the construction of a raised platform, balustrade, timber framework, pitched roof extension, and first floor additions in the approximate positions shown coloured green on the attached plan

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hand S
Postcode
BN27 1RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice are immune from enforcement due to the passage of time (ground d)
  • Whether more time should be allowed for the Estate to undertake legal processes to retain control over the land in order to carry out the requirements (ground g)

What decided it

The landowner's concern about being unable to comply with the notice due to lack of control over the land is addressed by statutory defence provisions in section 179(3) of the 1990 Act, which protects landowners who have done everything reasonably possible to secure compliance.

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