Planning appeal decision
31 Friars Close, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NU
Planning appeal 3290396 at 31 Friars Close, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NU (Canterbury City Council) was dismissed on 27 June 2022 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development having regard to the character of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
Two-storey side extension and part 2-storey, part single-storey rear extension to existing semi-detached house
- Authority
- Canterbury City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- CT5 1NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development having regard to the character of the dwelling and the surrounding area
- The living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties in relation to light and outlook and of future occupants of the proposal with regard to the layout of internal accommodation
What decided it
The excessive height and bulk of the side extension would cause material harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area, and would create an overbearing loss of light and outlook to the neighbouring property at 32 Friars Close.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DBE3Policy DBE6Policy DBE4
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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