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Planning permission granted8 August 20253349106

Brooks Farm, Boreham Lane, Wartling, BN27 1RS

Planning appeal 3349106 at Brooks Farm, Boreham Lane, Wartling, BN27 1RS (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 8 August 2025 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the suitability of its location and the character and appearance of the area.

an application for private ponds

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
BN2T 1RS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the suitability of its location and the character and appearance of the area
  • Flood risk
  • Ecology and biodiversity

What decided it

The ponds provide ecological and flood attenuation benefits that accord with sustainable development and biodiversity enhancement objectives, and their visual impact is minimised by screening and integration within the rural landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GD2Policy EN1Policy EN8Policy EN27Policy DC3Policy CS2Policy SPO1Policy SPO13Policy WCS12Policy WCS14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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