Planning appeal decision
Perryhill Nursery, Perryhill Lane, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4JP
Planning appeal 3363138 at Perryhill Nursery, Perryhill Lane, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4JP (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 21 October 2025 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition restricting the use to Class E(d) is reasonable or necessary with regard to: (i) the restrictions and limitations set out within the GPDO, (ii) the living conditions of nearby residents with regard to noise, and (iii) highway safety.
Prior approval of proposed change of use of agricultural building (glasshouse) to a flexible commercial use (Class E)
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- TN7 4JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition restricting the use to Class E(d) is reasonable or necessary with regard to: (i) the restrictions and limitations set out within the GPDO, (ii) the living conditions of nearby residents with regard to noise, and (iii) highway safety
What decided it
The restriction to Class E(d) was not necessary because the purposes of the GPDO Class R flexibility could be adequately controlled through conditions relating to hours of operation and deliveries rather than restricting the use class itself.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TR3Policy 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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