®Planning appeal decision
2 Larkfield Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 2DP
erection of a three bed detached dwelling with associated amenity space
- Authority
- Swale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed side garden on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether living conditions for future occupiers would be satisfactory with particular reference to the provision of outdoor space
What decided it
The adverse impacts on character and appearance and the inadequate provision of private outdoor space for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in an area with a housing supply shortfall.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and inadequate living conditions were given significant weight and found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery and windfall site support in the Framework, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DM14, Policy CP4, Policy ST3, Policy CP3
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.