Riftwood, Oak Avenue, Sevenoaks, TN13 1PR

erection of an annex

Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Holden S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the annexe on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on the host property, a locally listed building
the living conditions of the occupants of Ashley in relation to privacy

What decided it

The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the significance of the locally listed building, and would not unduly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, thereby complying with the development plan.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy 2011, Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan 2015, Policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan 2015, Policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan 2015

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