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Split Decision16 July 20213247917

1 Dawsons Row, Water Lane, Ospringe, Faversham, ME13 8TZ

Planning appeal 3247917 at 1 Dawsons Row, Water Lane, Ospringe, Faversham, ME13 8TZ (Swale Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 July 2021 by Inspector Wilkinson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character or appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Ospringe Conservation Area.

Proposed 2 storey extension to rear of dwelling, detached garage with studio/hobby room over an enlarged garden

Authority
Swale Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Wilkinson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development proposed on the character or appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Ospringe Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed garage, by reason of its size relative to the host property and its location within the conservation area, would result in less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Ospringe Conservation Area that was not outweighed by private benefit to the appellant.

the private benefit of the garage to the appellant did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the character or appearance of the conservation area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CP4DM14DM16DM33
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 196

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