149 to 155 London Road, Dunton Green, SEVENOAKS, Kent, TN13 2UP

demolition of the existing buildings and erection of 7 flats with associated parking area

Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Dade E
Postcode: TN13 2UP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effects of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The adverse impacts on character and appearance and highway safety, which carry considerable weight, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing benefit, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

The modest net increase in housing supply was outweighed by the considerable weight attributed to harm to character and appearance and highway safety, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

Framework references: 11, 60, 130, 111

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy EN1, Policy T1

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
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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