Planning appeal decision
Former Laleham School , Northdown Park Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2TP
Planning appeal 3283984 at Former Laleham School , Northdown Park Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2TP (Thanet District Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2023 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on playing field provision.
the construction of 20 dwellings with associated parking, bin/cycle storage and vehicular access
- Authority
- Thanet District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
- Postcode
- CT9 2TP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on playing field provision
What decided it
The proposed development would result in the loss of playing fields without suitable re-provision, contrary to Policy GI05 and the Framework's aim to protect sports and recreational facilities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CM02Policy GI05
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 98Paragraph 99
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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