Planning appeal decision
The Orchards. 23 Watling Street, Gravesend, DA11 7NU
Planning appeal 3282041 at The Orchards. 23 Watling Street, Gravesend, DA11 7NU (Gravesham Borough Council) was allowed on 30 November 2021 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
demolition of existing garage and single storey extension, the erection of two storey and single storey rear and side extension with replacement front bay and porch
- Authority
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- DA11 7NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extensions, whilst relatively large, would not be disproportionate in relation to the host dwelling and would not result in a materially harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling or the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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