Planning appeal decision
95 Taylor Close , Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2FE
Planning appeal 3267685 at 95 Taylor Close , Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2FE (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 June 2021 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider street scene.
a two storey side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- TN9 2FE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider street scene
What decided it
The tapered design and convoluted roof form of the extension would create an incongruous and jarring addition to the host dwelling and street scene that would unacceptably harm character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy P4/12(1) of the Borough's 1998 Local PlanPolicy CP24 of the 2007 Core StrategyPolicy SQ1 of the Managing Development and the Environment DPD 2010
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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