Planning appeal decision
191 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2PS
Planning appeal 3274470 at 191 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2PS (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2021 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
for the demolition of the existing single storey garage and erection of a two storey two bedroom detached house
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- DA1 2PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of future occupants of the dwelling having regard to outlook and external amenity space
- the provision of parking
What decided it
The proposal would result in inappropriate development on residential garden land that would be too large for the plot, causing harm to character and appearance and the living conditions of future occupants that outweighed the benefits of additional housing delivery.
the benefits of additional housing in an accessible location and the provision of an electric car charger did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance and living conditions, particularly given the Council's demonstrated five-year housing land supply
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS10Policy CS1Policy DP7Policy DP6Policy DP8Policy DP12Policy DP3Policy DP4Policy DP5
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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