Land Adj to Highfield House, Maidstone Road, Marden, TN12 9AG

Planning appeal 3283759 at Land Adj to Highfield House, Maidstone Road, Marden, TN12 9AG (Maidstone Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 March 2023 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

for the erection of 5 bespoke dwellings and the ability to provide a footpath link to Marden Cricket and Hockey Club, together with associated access and landscaping

Authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hall C
Postcode: TN12 9AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by the excessive mass, bulk, cramped layout and suburban appearance of the proposed development outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and the footpath provision.

The harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of the dwellings proposed and the footpath link, even when considered against the presumption in favour of sustainable development

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP17Policy DM1Policy DM30Policy BE1 of the Marden Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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