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Allowed6 June 20253352371

Philpots Manor School, Hook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, RH19 4PR

Planning appeal 3352371 at Philpots Manor School, Hook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, RH19 4PR (Mid Sussex District Council) was allowed on 6 June 2025 by Inspector Pearce J, 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, including the High Weald National Landscape.

the conversion of two existing barns (used as equestrian stables) to create two detached dwellings, together with associated car parking, landscaping and amenity space

Authority
Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Pearce J
Postcode
RH19 4PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the High Weald National Landscape
  • whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to development plan policy and accessibility to services and facilities
  • whether suitable living conditions would be provided for future occupants of the development, with regard to noise
  • the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Ashdown Forest SPA and SAC

What decided it

The submission of a signed Unilateral Undertaking securing mitigation for effects on Ashdown Forest SPA and SAC, combined with the proposal's compliance with Policy DP15 for rural building conversion that would enhance the immediate setting while maintaining landscape character, allowed the appeal to proceed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP12Policy DP15Policy DP16Policy DP26Policy DP21Policy DP29Policy DP17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189

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