13 Barrow Hill Terrace, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1NF

Planning appeal 3257051 at 13 Barrow Hill Terrace, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1NF (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 21 June 2021 by Inspector Parker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the listed building and its setting.

described on the appeal form as: ‘Gate to the back exit The gates and the freestanding wall to the back garden of the No 13 property are in a bad state of disrepair and the current parking arrangements are not practical. The access to No.13 is continuously blocked by cars parking across the entrance denying bin collection, taking bicycles/motorbike out and enjoying free access to the property. It is impossible to install EV charging point which prevents the residents getting a cleaner mode of transportation. The proposal is to widen the existing opening and install a new Appeal

Authority: Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Parker C
Postcode: TN23 1NF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the listed building and its setting
The impact of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would preserve the listed building and its setting and would not result in unacceptable highway safety impacts or a net loss of parking provision in the context of the historic street pattern and no-through-road arrangement.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP1Policy SP6Policy ENV13Policy TRA3a
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 109

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