®Planning appeal decision
Land to the West of Bexhill Road, Ninfield, TN33 9EG
an outline application for up to 24 No dwellings (including affordable housing), improved access to Ninfield Working Men's Club and public open space (all matters reserved with the exception of the main site access)
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Jolly J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would be in a suitable location
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area, resulting from the incongruous suburban-style development in a rural countryside location, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the social, economic and environmental benefits even under the tilted balance.
The social benefits of 24 new dwellings (including affordable and self-build homes) and public open space were attributed great weight, and economic benefits and transport improvements were attributed moderate weight, but these were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance.
Framework references: 11, 135
Plan policies cited: GD2, DC17, EN2, EN8, EN27, WCS6, WCS9, WCS13, WCS14
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.