Planning appeal decision
42 Dickens Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 1EH
Planning appeal 3271149 at 42 Dickens Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 1EH (Canterbury City Council) was dismissed on 10 August 2021 by Inspector Small M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of end of terrace, 3 bedroom, 4 person house and elevational alterations to existing house
- Authority
- Canterbury City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Small M
- Postcode
- CT1 1EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 42 Dickens Avenue with regard to the private garden area
- the effect of the proposal on the safe and convenient use of the highway with regard to parking
What decided it
The proposal would be harmful to the character and appearance of Dickens Avenue and would result in unsatisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DBE3Policy DBE4Policy T9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 111
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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