®Planning appeal decision
12 Flimwell Close, Flimwell, Wadhurst, Kent, TN5 7PP
detached three-storey dwelling house and detached garage
- Authority
- Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would be in a suitable location
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the High Weald National Landscape
What decided it
The proposal would cause harm to the High Weald National Landscape and conflict with the development plan, and paragraph 11(d)(i) of the Framework provides a clear reason for refusing development that would harm areas of particular importance including nationally designated landscapes.
The modest benefits of housing delivery and economic support for the rural economy were outweighed by the harm to the High Weald National Landscape and the unsuitability of the location, with no material considerations indicating the appeal should be determined other than in accordance with the development plan.
Framework references: 11, 125
Plan policies cited: Policy LBD1, CS Policy 1, CS Policy 6, CS Policy 14, LP Policy EN1, LP Policy EN25, CS Policy 4, CS Policy 5, Goudhurst Neighbourhood Development Plan 2021 Policy L1, Goudhurst Neighbourhood Development Plan 2021 Policy D1
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.