Dulwich Preparatory School, Course Horn Lane, Cranrbook, Kent, TN17 3NP

Erection of a pair of semi-detached houses and one detached house. Revised siting and design for Plots 6, 7 and 8. Revised parking and garaging arrangements. Incorporation of additional land in the garden areas of Plots 6, 7 and 8 (revisions to planning permission 19/02136/FUL)

Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Davies N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
The effect of the proposed development upon trees that are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
The effect of the proposed development upon designated and non-designated heritage assets

What decided it

The visual harm to the character and appearance of the High Weald AONB caused by the redesigned semi-detached dwellings and the resulting pressure on TPO-protected trees from future occupiers seeking to reduce shading and improve light.

Plan policies cited: Core Policy 4, Core Policy 5, Core Policy 12, Core Policy 14, Policy EN1, Policy EN25, Policy EN13

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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