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Allowed6 August 20266008111

The Old Golf House, Chapel Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5ND

Planning appeal 6008111 at The Old Golf House, Chapel Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5ND (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 6 August 2026 by Inspector David Cross, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed enlarged front dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, a non-designated heritage asset, and the surrounding area, having particular regard to the High Weald National Landscape.

alterations to an existing residential dwelling, including proposed first floor shower room with extended loft space dormer to accommodate, minor roof /elevation alteration to suit, new double garage to replace existing

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
David Cross
Postcode
RH18 5ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed enlarged front dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, a non-designated heritage asset, and the surrounding area, having particular regard to the High Weald National Landscape

What decided it

The substantial enlargement of the front dormer would appear as a dominant feature diminishing the dwelling's distinctive architectural elements and would fail to conserve the High Weald National Landscape, outweighing any private benefit.

the private benefit of improved usability and accommodation was insufficient to outweigh the moderate harm to the non-designated heritage asset and the failure to conserve the High Weald National Landscape

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GD1Policy EN1Policy EN27Policy HG10Spatial Planning Objective SPO1Spatial Planning Objective SPO2Spatial Planning Objective SPO13Policy WCS14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 216

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