Planning appeal decision
Chapel Nursery , Pleasant Valley Lane , East Farleigh , Kent , ME15 0BB
Planning appeal 3261021 at Chapel Nursery , Pleasant Valley Lane , East Farleigh , Kent , ME15 0BB (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed on 14 June 2021 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and whether it would be in a suitable location having regard to relevant development plan policies.
demolition of existing buildings and erection of a detached three bedroom bungalow with associated access, parking, amenity and landscaping
- Authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith D
- Postcode
- ME15 0BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and whether it would be in a suitable location having regard to relevant development plan policies
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would accord with Policy SP17 and other development plan policies, making it suitable for approval despite its countryside location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM30Policy SP11Policy SP13Policy SS1Policy SP17Policy SP30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 110
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.
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