®Planning appeal decision
8B Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5NG
Planning appeal 3281115 at 8B Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5NG (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council) was allowed on 1 March 2022 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
the demolition of the conservatory for a 3.3m ground floor rear extension, a 1.5m first floor rear extension, replacement of windows and doors, new enlarged window to the front elevation, the addition of roof lights, the replacement of first floor tile hanging to timber cladding and render, and a garage conversion, plus internal remodelling works
- Authority
- Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- TN2 5NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The varied and individual architectural character of Broadwater Down meant the contemporary design with timber cladding and modern materials would not harm the character and appearance of the host property or the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1 of the Tunbridge Wells Borough Local Plan 2006Core Policy 4 of the Tunbridge Wells Core Strategy 2010Core Policy 5 of the Tunbridge Wells Core Strategy 2010
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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