130 Old Road East, GRAVESEND, DA12 1PF

for the erection of an outbuilding to accommodate a games room

Authority: Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lawrence E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would constitute a separate unit of residential accommodation, rather than an ancillary use
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent properties at 128 and 132 Old Road East, with particular regard to visual impact and privacy

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the overbearing visual impact and loss of privacy affecting the occupiers of the adjacent property at No.132 provided compelling reasons for dismissal that could not be satisfactorily addressed through conditions.

Framework references: 130, 134

Plan policies cited: CS Policy CS19

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