Planning appeal decision
20 Nursery Place, Chipstead, TN13 2RH
Planning appeal 3270512 at 20 Nursery Place, Chipstead, TN13 2RH (Sevenoaks District 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 is for the erection of a two-story side extension extending out 2.7 meters to the side and a single-story infill between the house and garage proving an extended lounge and office, new utility room and bathroom on the ground floor and one bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. A porch is also proposed measuring 1.3 meters deep
- Authority
- Sevenoaks District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- TN13 2RH
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 extension would be well designed architecturally, respect the existing building's form, maintain streetscene interest and harmony, and not cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring properties, thereby complying with Development Plan design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management PlanPolicy SP1 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document
- 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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