Planning appeal decision
15 Marine Avenue, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0TR
Planning appeal 3267725 at 15 Marine Avenue, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0TR (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was allowed on 8 October 2021 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
Raised roof to provide residential accommodation and alterations to garage to change use to residential
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- TN29 0TR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would not cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, thereby according with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HB1Policy HB8
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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