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Dismissed21 October 20253369758

Matellows Cottage , Middle Lane, Rushlake Green , Warbleton , East Sussex , TN21 9QY

Planning appeal 3369758 at Matellows Cottage , Middle Lane, Rushlake Green , Warbleton , East Sussex , TN21 9QY (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 21 October 2025 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the landscape, scenic and natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape.

the demolition of existing dwelling, garage and outbuildings (sheds 2, 3 & 4) and erection of a self-build dwelling and garage

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Francis L
Postcode
TN21 9QY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the landscape, scenic and natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape

What decided it

The significant increase in scale, massing and visual prominence of the proposed dwelling would cause substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area and the landscape, scenic and natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape, to which great weight must be given under Framework paragraph 189.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DC18Policy GD2Policy EN27Policy WCS14Spatial Planning Objective SPO1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189

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