The proposed development of an extra care development comprising 40 individual apartments and associated communal and staff areas has been dismissed.
The main issues are:
(a) The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to:
(i) The historic significance of Harecombe Manor; and
(ii) The design of the replacement building;
(b) The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties; and
(c) The overall heritage and planning balance in light of the above considerations.
Harecombe Manor Nursing Home, South View Road, Crowborough