Planning appeal decision
13 Dean Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2DG
Planning appeal 3273419 at 13 Dean Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2DG (Swale Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2021 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a wall with fence between pillars
- Authority
- Swale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- ME10 2DG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The wall with fence is wholly out of keeping with the character and appearance of the locality and would be harmful to the distinctive open character of the residential estate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM14
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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