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Allowed12 April 20223284373

The Pits , Pit Lane, Edenbridge, TN8 6BD

Planning appeal 3284373 at The Pits , Pit Lane, Edenbridge, TN8 6BD (Sevenoaks District Council) was allowed on 12 April 2022 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the main dwelling and the streetscene.

the erection of a garage with first floor and dormer

Authority
Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Thomas M
Postcode
TN8 6BD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the main dwelling and the streetscene

What decided it

The proposal would not unduly harm the character or appearance of the main dwelling or streetscene, remaining subservient to the principal building and consistent with the established verdant residential character of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan (adopted 2015)Policy SP1 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy (adopted 2011)Sevenoaks Residential Extensions SPDEdenbridge Character Area Assessment SPD

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