Planning appeal decision
Land Adjoining 9, Linden Grove, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AB
Planning appeal 3280935 at Land Adjoining 9, Linden Grove, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AB (Canterbury City Council) was dismissed on 19 December 2022 by Inspector Parker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and preserve the setting of nearby listed buildings.
erection of a detached two storey house
- Authority
- Canterbury City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Parker C
- Postcode
- CT2 8AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and preserve the setting of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The materials, design and layout of the proposed dwelling would be at odds with the prevailing pattern and character of development in the Conservation Area, resulting in less than substantial harm to heritage assets that was not outweighed by the public benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DBE3Policy HE1Policy HE4Policy HE6Policy HE8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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