Planning appeal decision
The Paddock , Ferne Lane, Ewell Minnis, Dover, CT15 7FF
Planning appeal 3247253 at The Paddock , Ferne Lane, Ewell Minnis, Dover, CT15 7FF (Dover District Council) was allowed on 13 August 2021 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
erection of stables
- Authority
- Dover District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith D
- Postcode
- CT15 7FF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- Whether adequate provision would be made for the safety and comfort of horses
- Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to managing travel demand
What decided it
The proposal would cause no harm to the character and appearance of the AONB, would make adequate provision for horse safety and comfort, and would not generate significant additional travel demand, thereby according with the development plan with no material considerations to the contrary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM16Policy DM15Policy DD21Policy DM11Policy DM1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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