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Former Brenchley Kennels, Knowle Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 7DW
Planning appeal 3267496 at Former Brenchley Kennels, Knowle Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 7DW (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 June 2021 by Inspector Glassar S, 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, with particular regard to landscape setting.
the demolition and removal of an existing dwellinghouse (Little Knowle) and other existing buildings and areas of hard-standings last used as part of a commercial dog kennels and replacement with 1 No. single storey dwellinghouse with associated landscaping, car parking facilities, partial infilling works to pond (retrospective) and creation of a new vehicular access (part Retrospective)
- Authority
- Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- TN12 7DW
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 landscape setting
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and landscape setting, which under the tilted balance test significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of a replacement dwelling that would not increase net housing supply.
Under paragraph 11 of the Framework (tilted balance), the significant harm to character and appearance and landscape setting significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of the replacement dwelling, which would not add to net housing supply; the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LBD1Policy EN1Policy EN25Policy H10Core Strategy Policy 4Core Strategy Policy 5Core Strategy Policy 14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 127
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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