Planning appeal decision
15, Annetts Hall, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8DY
Planning appeal 3268322 at 15, Annetts Hall, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8DY (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was allowed on 9 August 2021 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.
described in the application form as follows: “The proposal involves the demolition of the existing rear extension and the current side garage. These will be replaced with the construction of a 6m single and double storey rear extension. The garage will be re-installed on a similar footprint while the volume on top will be expanded to create a plant room under the new side roof
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- TN15 8DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed extensions would not conflict with the Development Plan and would not be incongruous or alien in their setting, presenting a different architectural image that would add to variety and interest in the streetscene without discordance with the host building and surroundings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP24Policy P4/12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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