218 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Medway, ME3 9HG

the formation of a drive access from Main Road Hoo to the Rear of 218 Main Road and the erection of seven detached houses

Authority: Medway Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Douglas L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is an acceptable location for the proposal in principle, with regard to local policies
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposed houses would be safe from flooding
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of 216 Main Road, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
The effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan by locating residential development outside the settlement boundary in countryside, combined with undemonstrated flood risk and harm to character and appearance, with no material considerations indicating the decision should be made otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.

Framework references: 167, 111, 130, 56

Plan policies cited: Saved Policy BNE25, Saved Policy S1, Saved Policy S2, Saved Policy H9, Saved Policy CF13, Saved Policy T1

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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