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Allowed22 December 20213275059

8 Salisbury Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BH

Planning appeal 3275059 at 8 Salisbury Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BH (Medway Council) was allowed on 22 December 2021 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.

Split plot in 2. Addition of new 2 storey 4 bed property in Lyra Close in back half of original plot. This will replace the 1/2 finished Garage that takes up the space currently

Authority
Medway Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Shearing C
Postcode
ME8 0BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development would sit reasonably comfortably on its plot with appropriate setbacks and would not appear out of character with nearby developments, thereby complying with the development plan policies on character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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