Claytons Farm Cottage, Newick Lane, MAYFIELD, East Sussex, TN20 6RE

described in the application form as two storey rear extension

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: James A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, including the HWNL
whether there is sufficient information to demonstrate that the proposal is required for the functional need of the rural enterprise

What decided it

The proposed development would have a neutral impact on landscape character and would be required for the functional need of the established rural enterprise, with the dwelling's occupancy controlled by an agricultural tie to the landholding.

Plan policies cited: Policy GD2, Policy DC3, Policy EN1, Policy EN6, Policy EN27, Policy HG10, Policy DC19, Spatial Planning Objective SPO1, Spatial Planning Objective SPO13, Policy WCS14, Policy DC2

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