Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
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Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q64
Representation ID: 30124
Received: 22/03/2026
Respondent: Brightling Parish Council
GYP4: Retrospective, temporary permission was granted for this site solely on the basis that the short-term needs of the residents should be met. The site is not in a sustainable location and contravenes numerous policies relating to development within the High Weald National Landscape (HWNL). Rother District Council commented in relation to the RR/2025/1015/P application "The residential use of this site is not considered suitable on a permanent basis in this location due to harm it causes to the landscape and the scenic beauty of the HWNL."
GYP4: Retrospective, temporary permission was granted for this site solely on the basis that the short-term needs of the residents should be met. The site is not in a sustainable location and contravenes numerous policies relating to development within the High Weald National Landscape (HWNL). Rother District Council commented in relation to the RR/2025/1015/P application "The residential use of this site is not considered suitable on a permanent basis in this location due to harm it causes to the landscape and the scenic beauty of the HWNL."
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Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q8
Representation ID: 30136
Received: 22/03/2026
Respondent: Brightling Parish Council
Whilst generally supporting the Overall Development Strategy, concern remains for adequate protection of the High Weald National Landscape. The NPPF confirms that major development in National Landscapes should only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. This draft states 'the need for housing, including affordable housing in sustainable locations, within the district could potentially be an exceptional circumstance that could allow for a major development within the HWNL..". This opens the door for inappropriate large-scale building in rural areas. Development in and around villages should be limited to small clusters of sensitively-designed, social and affordable housing for young families, together with small units for the elderly. The aim should be the viability of multi-generational village communities.
Whilst generally supporting the Overall Development Strategy, concern remains for adequate protection of the High Weald National Landscape. The NPPF confirms that major development in National Landscapes should only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. This draft states 'the need for housing, including affordable housing in sustainable locations, within the district could potentially be an exceptional circumstance that could allow for a major development within the HWNL..". This opens the door for inappropriate large-scale building in rural areas. Development in and around villages should be limited to small clusters of sensitively-designed, social and affordable housing for young families, together with small units for the elderly. The aim should be the viability of multi-generational village communities.
