The Paddock, 134 Common Road, Chatham, ME5 9RG

the relocation and retainment of existing static caravan and partial change of use to allow for holiday let accommodation

Authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Glassar S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
The living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the AONB and result in loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers, with no sufficiently compelling reason to depart from the development plan.

The limited use and occupancy of the caravan was insufficient to outweigh the significant harm to the AONB and neighbouring living conditions, and conflict with the development plan and Framework.

Framework references: 176

Plan policies cited: Policy CP1, Policy CP7, Policy CP24, Policy SQ1

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