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Statement of Case
EDF Energy, Wealden House, Lewes Road, Ashurst Wood

2.5 To the south and east of the site is an area of Ancient Woodland. The hardstanding

and car parking on the appeal site extends almost to the site boundary with the Ancient

Woodland.

2.6 To the east of the site is a further area of substantial tree screen which extends along

part of the eastern boundary. Also, along the eastern boundary is a dwelling known
as The Barn. The property is within the ownership of and located within the site of

the adjacent Brambletye School.

2.7 A full description of the site, its character, its existing visual impact on the
surrounding landscape and its relationship to neighbouring buildings is set out in the

Design & Access Statement which accompanied the application. Assessment of the

scheme in relation to its context and whether the scheme comprises an
overdevelopment of the site with too many units is addressed in the evidence prepared

by Mr Darren Page of Lytle Associates – Architects.

2.8 In relation to policy matters, the site is located in an area defined as Countryside in the
Mid Sussex District Plan and is also located within the High Weald Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

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