Planning appeal decision
2 Subdown Cottages, East Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5LT
Planning appeal 3287042 at 2 Subdown Cottages, East Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5LT (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 13 January 2022 by Inspector Parker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene; including whether it would preserve or enhance that of the Brabourne Conservation Area.
proposed two storey extension
- Authority
- Ashford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Parker C
- Postcode
- TN25 5LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene; including whether it would preserve or enhance that of the Brabourne Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension, through its design respecting established architectural features and use of matching materials, would preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the Brabourne Conservation Area and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU8Policy ENV3bPolicy ENV14
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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