Planning appeal decision
The Cottage, High Barn Road, Upper Dicker, East Sussex, BN27 3QJ
Planning appeal 3362083 at The Cottage, High Barn Road, Upper Dicker, East Sussex, BN27 3QJ (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 15 May 2025 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
proposed two storey side extensions. single storey rear extension. partial garage conversion and front facing dormer windows. Existing pv solar roof panels to be replaced
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- BN27 3QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The design and siting of the extensions around the property would respect the character and form of the original cottage and be appropriately integrated, in accordance with the development plan policies and design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC19Policy EN27
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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