Planning appeal decision
Kingsmead, Blackham, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9UB
Planning appeal 3285849 at Kingsmead, Blackham, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9UB (Wealden District Council) was dismissed 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, appearance and significance of the non-designated heritage asset and on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
the erection of part single storey part two storey contemporary rear extension with glazed link to enable a kitchen/lounge to be provided at ground floor level and an additional bedroom to be served by balcony at first floor level
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- TN3 9UB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and significance of the non-designated heritage asset and on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
What decided it
The proposal would unduly harm the character, appearance and significance of the non-designated heritage asset and fail to conserve the beauty of the AONB, which outweighed the benefit of increased living space to the appellants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GD2EN1EN6EN27DC19SPO2SPO13WCS14
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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