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Dismissed28 January 20223271239

Domus Corrodian Priory Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0EY

Planning appeal 3271239 at Domus Corrodian Priory Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0EY (Maidstone Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 January 2022 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the character and appearance of the area and the accessibility of services and facilities.

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Authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ellis G
Postcode
ME15 0EY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the character and appearance of the area and the accessibility of services and facilities

What decided it

The proposed development would have a significantly harmful impact on the rural character of a landscape of local value by introducing residential development within the riverside area, contrary to Local Plan policy SP17 and the Maidstone Landscape Character Assessment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP17DM1DM30DM11

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