Planning appeal decision
154, Powder Mill Lane, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9DT
Planning appeal 3288521 at 154, Powder Mill Lane, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9DT (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council) was allowed on 28 July 2022 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers of 156 Powder Mill Lane, with particular reference to outlook and light.
double and single storey side and rear extensions complete with new pitched roof entrance porch
- Authority
- Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- TN4 9DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers of 156 Powder Mill Lane, with particular reference to outlook and light
What decided it
The ample distance between the two-storey extension element and the adjoining windows, combined with the hipped roof design and removal of the existing domineering trees, would not cause material harm to light or outlook for the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1 of the Tunbridge Wells Borough Local Plan 2006Core Policy 5 of the Tunbridge Wells Core Strategy 2010
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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