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Dismissed23 October 20253366061

Land to the West of Bexhill Road, Ninfield, TN33 9EG

Planning appeal 3366061 at Land to the West of Bexhill Road, Ninfield, TN33 9EG (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 23 October 2025 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be in a suitable location.

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
Postcode
TN33 9EG

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 135

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