18 St. Pauls Close, Rochester, ME2 2QH

Planning appeal 3274880 at 18 St. Pauls Close, Rochester, ME2 2QH (Medway Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2021 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

erection of a 2 bed house to side of current end of terrace house

Authority: Medway Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith D
Postcode: ME2 2QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Whether adequate internal space would be provided for existing and future occupiers

What decided it

The opportunity to design an additional dwelling that would be more respectful of the existing terrace, which would achieve the same housing supply benefits while avoiding the adverse impact on character and appearance, meant the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

The adverse impacts on character and appearance, given the importance of design as a key aspect of sustainable development, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply in the circumstances where a better-designed alternative was feasible.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H4Policy BNE1Policy BNE2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 49Paragraph 69Paragraph 74

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