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Dismissed15 September 20253360096

Land South of Sandy Cross Lane and East of Monkhurst House, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QR

Planning appeal 3360096 at Land South of Sandy Cross Lane and East of Monkhurst House, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QR (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2025 by Inspector Wilkinson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Its effects on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the High Weald National Landscape.

outline planning permission with all matters reserved bar access for the provision of 9 self build dwellings, access from Sandy Cross Lane and ancillary works

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wilkinson S
Postcode
TN21 8QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Its effects on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the High Weald National Landscape
  • Its effects on designated heritage assets with particular regard to the two Grade II listed properties, Little Monkhurst and Farm Cottage
  • Its effects on protected species with particular regard to the Great Crested Newts

What decided it

The harm to the landscape character and scenic beauty of the High Weald National Landscape, to which paragraph 189 of the Framework requires great weight to be given, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and other public benefits.

The benefits of self-build and affordable housing provision, biodiversity net gain, and limited economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to the landscape character of the High Weald National Landscape, resulting in dismissal of the appeal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 58Paragraph 63Paragraph 64Paragraph 85Paragraph 135Paragraph 189Paragraph 215Paragraph 232

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