Planning appeal decision
9 Northdown Way, Margate, CT9 3QU
Planning appeal 3266267 at 9 Northdown Way, Margate, CT9 3QU (Thanet District Council) was allowed on 7 July 2021 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would constitute an annexe or a new dwelling within the rear garden.
demolition of workshop and garage and erection of an Annexe to rear of land at 9 Northdown Way for the benefit of person with a disability and or care needs
- Authority
- Thanet District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- CT9 3QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would constitute an annexe or a new dwelling within the rear garden
- If determined to be a new dwelling, the effect it would have upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal was determined to constitute an annexe ancillary to the principal dwelling rather than a new separate dwelling, satisfying the criteria in Policy HO23 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HO23Policy QD02
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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