Planning appeal decision
16 Hatherall Road, Maidstone, ME14 5HE
Planning appeal 3290375 at 16 Hatherall Road, Maidstone, ME14 5HE (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed on 26 September 2022 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a detached two-bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pattison B
- Postcode
- ME14 5HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's design, spacing, layout and materials would be sympathetic to the character of Hatherall Road and would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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