Health and

Additional Comments on
Planning appeal
Ref APP/U1430/A/13/2207577
Wattle Hill Oast
Beacon Lane
Staplecross.

From
Mr and Mrs Lewis
Mr and Mrs Walker
Wattlehill
Beacon Lane
Staplecross
TN32 5QP

The comments are in same sequences as the appeal as much as possible.

1.0 Introduction

We submit that the Planning Inspector is simply not being given the full picture on which to base a fair and reasonable judgement.

For example there is nothing about the refused 2006 Planning appeal re the conversion of the pool house into a dwelling.

2.0 The appeal site and its surroundings.

Beacon Lane, was a very quite and is a very local, picturesque, narrow lane, with few passing places and “Not suitable for wide vehicles” signs. It is well used for dog walking, horse riding etc.

All the Wattle Hill Oast neighbours and Beacon Lane Residents enjoyed quiet amenities. Mr and Mrs Harley arrived in 2007.

No one living in the lane has supported this development. All the neighbours and the majority of the local residents are firmly opposed this commercial development.

None of those who have written the 3 letters of support are really local or will have had to suffer the effects of this current and planned commercial activity.

In 2013 Mr and Mrs Harley operated 8 bell tents for up to 6 people for 154 days with no planning permission and full use of the pool house facilities again with no planning permission. We, and other local residents have had our worst fears of the effect of this commercial activity on our Environment, our Amenities and Road Safety confirmed.

3.0 Planning History Wattle Hill Oast

Frankly the information given in the CLM appeal document is, in our opinion, often misleading and incomplete.

RR/77/1847 Erection of triple garage with housekeepers
accommodation over – Approved conditional in January 1978

Mr and Mrs Harley have advertised it in 2013 for hire as a 4 person holiday
let. This is, we understand, a...