Planning appeal decision
54 Hunters Forstal Road, Herne, Kent, CT6 7DW
Planning appeal 3267676 at 54 Hunters Forstal Road, Herne, Kent, CT6 7DW (Canterbury City Council) was dismissed on 24 September 2021 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the proposal and its appearance within an established residential area.
a single-storey outbuilding for use as games room and yoga gym including site perimeter fencing
- Authority
- Canterbury City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- CT6 7DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The suitability of the proposal and its appearance within an established residential area
What decided it
The harm to the appearance and character of the established residential area, and the reasonable enjoyment of neighbouring residents, significantly outweighed any benefits to the appellant.
The harm that would arise to the appearance of the area and the reasonable enjoyment of those living in the vicinity significantly outweighed the benefits that might accrue to the appellant.
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