Woodside, North Hall Lane, Fletching, East Sussex, TN22 3TJ

a retrospective application for a change of use to a parcel of land from agricultural to residential. Retrospective application to retain secure store for bicycles and garden machinery

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Jolly J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the host dwelling
the effect of the proposal on ancient and semi natural woodland and deciduous woodland priority habitat

What decided it

The proposal would result in loss or deterioration of ancient woodland and harm the character and appearance of the rural woodland setting, contrary to the Framework and development plan policies protecting ancient woodland and rural character.

Framework references: 193

Plan policies cited: GD2, DC19, EN8, EN12, EN13, EN14, EN27, SPO1, SPO13, WCS12, WCS14

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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