Accordingly, for the reasons given, the Secretary of State agrees with the Inspector’s recommendation. He hereby dismisses the appeal and refuses planning permission for the erection of 18 residential dwellings with associated access, car parking and open space together with the transfer of land to be used as school playing fields in accordance with application RR/2014/147/P 16 January 2014 at land at Brede Lane, Sedlescombe, East Sussex. The appeal is made by MJH Executive Homes against the decision of Rother District Council.