New Barn Farm, Stunts Green, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27 4PL

described on the application form as: “Amendments to WD/2023/1337/F comprising addition of open porch to front door, dormer windows to bedrooms 3 and 4 and erection of boiler room

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, with particular regard to the landscape and scenic beauty of the High Weald National Landscape

What decided it

The proposed dormer windows would cause harm to the character and appearance of the host building and the landscape and scenic beauty of the High Weald National Landscape, conflicting with development plan policies and the statutory duty to conserve and enhance the National Landscape.

Framework references: 189

Plan policies cited: EN6, EN27, DC19, HG10, SPO1, SPO13, Policy 1, Policy 12, GD2, WCS14

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