Planning appeal decision
Huggetts Farm, Stonehurst Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN20 6LL
Planning appeal 3354176 at Huggetts Farm, Stonehurst Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN20 6LL (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 8 May 2025 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, having particular regard to the High Weald National Landscape.
two storey side extension
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- TN20 6LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, having particular regard to the High Weald National Landscape
What decided it
The proposed extension, through its careful design, siting, materials and architectural detailing, would preserve the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset and the scenic beauty of the High Weald National Landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD2Policy EN6Policy EN27Policy DC19SPO1SPO2SPO13
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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