Land rear of Valencia, Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6QL

a self-build dwelling

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, and whether it would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the High Weald National Landscape
the effect of the development on ecology and protected species

What decided it

The harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area and the High Weald National Landscape, to which great weight must be attached, outweighed the modest benefits of the proposals.

The great weight attached to harm to the High Weald National Landscape and character and appearance was not outweighed by the moderate weight of benefits comprising self-build provision, modest economic activity, and housing delivery in a sustainable location.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy OSS4, Policy RA1, Policy EN1, Policy EN3, Policy EN5, Policy DEN4

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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