Planning appeal decision
13 Swan Lane, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6EP
Planning appeal 3275071 at 13 Swan Lane, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6EP (Folkestone and Hythe District 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 fence
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- TN25 6EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- highway safety
What decided it
The permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area and to highway safety arising from the proposed fence was not outweighed by the appellant's particular circumstances or other considerations.
The benefits to the appellant of improved privacy, noise reduction, security and child safety were outweighed by the permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area and to highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HB1Policy HB8Policy T1
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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