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Dismissed7 March 20223288644

37 Scott Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5TU

Planning appeal 3288644 at 37 Scott Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5TU (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the street scene.

application for vehicle access and hardstanding area to the front of property

Authority
Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Lawrence E
Postcode
DA12 5TU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the street scene

What decided it

The proposed crossover's width, depth and absence of soft landscaping would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the street scene by introducing an urbanising impact that fails to respect the spacious, open suburban character defined by grass verges.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS12CS19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 174

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