Earls Croft Earlsdown, Dallington, HEATHFIELD, East Sussex, TN21 9JE

demolition of existing stable block and new self-build, live work dwelling

Authority: Rother District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Coles C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the location of the site within the High Weald National Landscape (HWNL)
whether the proposal would be sustainably located with respect to accessibility to essential services and facilities required for day-to-day living

What decided it

The proposed development would cause harm to the rural character and scenic beauty of the High Weald National Landscape, which is an asset of particular importance receiving the highest level of protection in the Framework, and this harm is not outweighed by the benefits of the scheme.

The harm to the character and scenic beauty of the High Weald National Landscape, given its highest level of protection, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery, self-build provision, effective use of previously developed land, Passivhaus construction standards and economic benefits of construction.

Framework references: 189, 84, 89, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy OSS4, Policy EN1, Policy EN3, Policy RA2, Policy RA3, Policy PC1, Policy OSS2, Policy OSS3, Policy TR3, Policy DEN1, Policy DEN2, Policy DEN6, Policy DEN7

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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