Springate Farm, 132 Broadwater Road, WEST MALLING, ME19 6HU

to remove the existing large stable block as illustrated and to construct a residential detached house with integral garage

Authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ellis G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The cumulative effect of the proposed dwelling together with the extant permission for another dwelling would result in an unacceptable intensification of residential development and visual presence that would be at odds with the prevailing pattern of development and cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.

The benefits of housing delivery and associated social and economic benefits were outweighed by the permanent harm to the intrinsic character and rural appearance of the countryside and conflict with development plan policies.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CP24 of the Tonbridge and Malling Core Strategy, Policy SQ1 of the Managing Development and the Environment Development Plan Document

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