Planning appeal decision
36 Crescent Gardens, Swanley, BR8 7HF
Planning appeal 3275862 at 36 Crescent Gardens, Swanley, BR8 7HF (Sevenoaks District Council) was allowed on 17 December 2021 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
first floor extension and rebuild garage
- Authority
- Sevenoaks District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- BR8 7HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The effect upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at Pinewood, having particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The stepped-back front building line and modest width of the extension, combined with the existing low-height garage at the boundary, would prevent harm to character and appearance and avoid an overbearing effect on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1Policy EN2
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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