Grovehurst Garage M O T Centre,Car Park Storage, Land to Rear of Unit 2-4, Stickfast Farm Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, ME9 8QP

Planning appeal 3287424 at Grovehurst Garage M O T Centre,Car Park Storage, Land to Rear of Unit 2-4, Stickfast Farm Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, ME9 8QP (Swale Borough Council) was allowed on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect that amending conditions 4 and 9 would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Parking, storage and sale of used cars and light commercial vehicles in connection with MOT service facility, varying conditions relating to opening hours and vehicle storage height

Authority: Swale Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Other minor developments
Inspector: Grierson E
Postcode: ME9 8QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect that amending conditions 4 and 9 would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect that amending conditions 4 and 9 would have on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The amendment to condition 4 allowing Sunday and Bank Holiday opening would generate additional vehicle movements, test drives and footfall creating distinguishable disturbance to neighbouring dwellings on days when they currently enjoy tranquillity, which would not be outweighed by minimal economic benefits.

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Development plan policies: Policy ST3Policy DM14

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