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Allowed22 May 20233259339

Lynch Bank Farm, Sittingbourne Road, Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3EX

Planning appeal 3259339 at Lynch Bank Farm, Sittingbourne Road, Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3EX (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed on 22 May 2023 by Inspector Murray D, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Accord with the development strategy on the location of development.

the change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for one traveller family

Authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector
Murray D
Postcode
ME14 3EX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Accord with the development strategy on the location of development
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on interests of biodiversity value
  • The need and supply of Gypsy and Traveller sites
  • The personal circumstances of the appellant and best interests of children

What decided it

The proposal was found to accord with the development plan, particularly Policy DM15 and AONB landscape/biodiversity policies, and this compliance, reinforced by the appellant's personal circumstances, led to the appeal being allowed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS1Policy SP17Policy DM15Policy DM1Policy DM3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176

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