WADHURST PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Saturday 10 November 2007.
Present :- Cllrs Berger (Chairman), Bell, Kent, Standley, Ms H Whatmore
Apologies for absence from Cllrs. Mamlok & Mrs Monaghan
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS CAN BE VIEWED here - but note the reference number before leaving this page!

WD/2007/3170/F Groomden Farm Bungalow, Buckhurst Lane
Demolition of existing buildings and the erection of a new private dwelling and garaging.
Unless local plan policy is to be ignored clearly this application fails on 3 counts to satisfy its requirements. Firstly, for reasons contained in our report dated 1 September 2007. Secondly, the existing dwelling is still subject to an agricultural occupancy condition, and It is well know that the applicant dos not have, or had in the past, any connection with agriculture or forestry, and thirdly, clearly the proposed dwelling does not conform to the accepted relatively modest standard of an agricultural worker's home and consequently would not be compatible with the income expected to be generated from the holding.
Finally, being outside the development boundary, had it not been for the requirement for an agricultural worker's dwelling in the 1960s there would not be any dwelling on the site and any application for one now would undoubtedly be refused.

WD/2007/2866/F Cousley Place Erect a barn and store.
No objection in principle but question the need for it to be so high

WD/2007/3128/0H Churchsettle Farm Overhead line
No objection.

WD!Z00712938/F The White Hart, High Street. Erection of a wall 1100MM high to enclose forecourt
No objection subject to the colour of the railings being approved by the conservation officer. In particular we would not like to see the ball finials painted gold

WD/2007/3007/F Buss's Green Farm, Buss's Green, Lower Cousley Wood. Three bay garage.
No objection in principle but would prefer to see hipped ends to reduce the bulk Impact.

WD/2007/2971/LB and 3097/FA Stillwater Barn, Wickhurst Farm, Bartley Mill Road Create habitable accommodation within garage roof space.
No objection.

Planning Approval notices received from Wealden District Council
WD/2007/2671/F The Lodge, Buckland Hill. garage/workshop
WD/2007/2947/F Mill House, Riseden Lane. Rear single storey extension with balcony above

Planning Refusal notice received from Wealden District Council
WD/2007/2607/F Tiffins, Mayfleld Lane, Alterations to access

B 8 D Berger Chairman 10 November 2007