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Allowed14 September 20223289458

Flat 3, Castle Glen 22-24 Castle Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AG

Planning appeal 3289458 at Flat 3, Castle Glen 22-24 Castle Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AG (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was allowed on 14 September 2022 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the use of the proposed roof terrace on the living conditions for adjoining occupiers by reason of an actual or perceived loss of privacy and by noise and disturbance.

the creation of a roof terrace area with new opening and glazed handrail and privacy screen

Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
CT20 3AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the use of the proposed roof terrace on the living conditions for adjoining occupiers by reason of an actual or perceived loss of privacy and by noise and disturbance

What decided it

The substantial construction of the neighbouring building and the physical separation between the proposed terrace and neighbouring windows would adequately mitigate privacy and noise concerns.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HB1Policy HB8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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