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Dismissed17 September 20253364801

Kinketchem, Peelings Lane, Westham, Pevensey, BN24 5AD

Planning appeal 3364801 at Kinketchem, Peelings Lane, Westham, Pevensey, BN24 5AD (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 17 September 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of the existing house and replacing it with a self build family dwelling

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
BN24 5AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The removal of the banked verge, mature trees and vegetation at the front of the site and their replacement with hard landscaping would significantly and harmfully change the appearance of the site and detract from the rural character of Peelings Lane, contrary to the development plan and NPPF guidance on respecting local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy WCS14 of the WDCSPolicy GD2 of the WLPPolicy EN27 of the WLPPolicy DC18 of the WLPPolicy SPO1 of the WDCSPolicy EN8 of the WLPPolicy HG10 of the WLP

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