®Planning appeal decision
16 Ordnance Terrace , Chatham, ME4 6PS
Planning appeal 3281457 at 16 Ordnance Terrace , Chatham, ME4 6PS (Medway Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the future occupants with particular reference to floorspace, light and outlook.
the conversion of dwelling to 4 one bedroom flats including a part two/part single storey extension to the rear and forming a courtyard to the basement flat to the rear. Installation of new dormer to the rear and also excavation works to front to form a light well for the basement flat and associated works (demolition of two storey rear element)
- Authority
- Medway Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- ME4 6PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the future occupants with particular reference to floorspace, light and outlook
- The character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant degree of harm arising from the impact upon the living conditions of the future occupants, particularly regarding inadequate light, outlook and internal floorspace, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery.
The moderate benefits of three net additional housing units were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to the living conditions of future occupants, with no harm to character and appearance being a neutral consideration.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BNE2Policy BNE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
- Judgments
- Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE 1982
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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