It is the view of CPRESussex that this proposed development should be considered as a major development, given its scale and nature. Paragraph 116 of the NPPFstates that:

"Planning permission should be refused for major developments in these designated areas except in exceptional circumstances where it can be demonstrated that they are in the public interest. "

The NPPFexplains that consideration of such applications should include the need for the development, in terms of national considerations; the impact of permitting or refusing it on the local economy; the cost and scope for developing it outside the designated area or meeting the need for it in some other way, and any detrimental effect on the environment, the landscape and recreational opportunities and the extent to which that could be moderated.

It is CPRESussex's view that there is no need for the proposal in such a location, it will have a significant detrimental effect on the landscape character, environment and cultural heritage of the area, the proposal could be harmful to the local economy and the community, there are no exceptional circumstances and therefore that planning permission should be refused.

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