Planning appeal decision
10 The Paddock, Maresfield, TN22 2HQ
Planning appeal 3352263 at 10 The Paddock, Maresfield, TN22 2HQ (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 2 May 2025 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
residential development for one additional dwelling
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- TN22 2HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the Ashdown Forest Special Protection Area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would be largely hidden from wider view, set within a sufficiently large garden, and would not harm the established character of the cul-de-sac, while mitigation measures would protect the Ashdown Forest Special Protection Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN27Objective SPO13Policy WCS14Policy EN7Policy EN15Policy WCS12Policy EN1
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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