®Planning appeal decision
36 Medway Avenue, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6JN
Planning appeal 3285892 at 36 Medway Avenue, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6JN (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed on 9 February 2022 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
We have had a 6ft fence erected at part of the boundary of our property to replace a hedge that according to KCC didn't comply with their regulations, As it was taking over too much of the footpath. After consulting professionals it was apparent that the hedge could not be cut back to the boundary line as being Ivy it would have just fallen over leaving us with no security to our property. We live on the end of the street with a wrap around garden that is in use by our children and pets all the time which is why we require the fence to allow them to stay safe whilst enjoying their own garden. KCC were informed of our plan to replace the hedge with a fence and at no point advised that we had to consider height due to its position or else I would not have taken the
- Authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gethin T
- Postcode
- ME18 6JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The variety of boundary treatments in the locality, including similar close board fencing of comparable height nearby, combined with the softening effect of visible trees and landscaping, means the fence does not read as out of character with its surroundings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM9
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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