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

5.20 Paragraph 175 states that when determining planning applications local planning

authorities should refuse applications for development resulting in the loss or

deterioration of irreplaceable habitats such as Ancient Woodland.

5.21 Relevant paragraphs from the NPPF are attached at APPENDIX 2.

THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

5.22 The Development Plan comprises the Mid Sussex District Plan 2018 and the Ashurst

Wood Neighbourhood Plan 2016.

Mid Sussex District Plan

5.23 Policy DP6 of the District Plan confirms that, outside defined built-up area

boundaries, the expansion of settlements will be supported where the site is allocated
in a Neighbourhood Plan.

5.24 Policy DP17 relates to the Ashdown Forest SPA. The policy requires a contribution to

mitigate the impacts of residential development within a 7km zone of influence around

the SPA.

5.25 Policy DP20 concerns the delivery of infrastructure. The policy states that

contributions will be required towards the infrastructure and mitigation measures
made necessary by development proposals.

5.26 Policy DP21 relates to transport. The policy requires development to provide
adequate car parking taking into account the accessibility of the development, the
type, mix and use of the development and the availability and opportunities for public

transport.
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