®Planning appeal decision
George Inn, High Street, Robertsbridge, TN32 5AW
Planning appeal 3352770 at George Inn, High Street, Robertsbridge, TN32 5AW (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 10 June 2025 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Robertsbridge Conservation Area, and whether it preserves the setting of the Grade II listed building known as The George.
Retention of outbuilding used for storage purposes and associated works (large freestanding fridge/freezer on concrete base with timber framed canopy structure)
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
- Postcode
- TN32 5AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Robertsbridge Conservation Area, and whether it preserves the setting of the Grade II listed building known as The George
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby occupants with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The harmful effect on the setting of the listed building and character of the conservation area, combined with unmitigated noise harm to nearby residents, outweighed the economic and social benefits to the pub business.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN2Policy EN3Policy RA1Policy EN5Policy OSS4Policy DM7Policy EC1Policy EC4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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.
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