Bimbury Lodge Bimbury Lane, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3HY

Planning appeal 3290945 at Bimbury Lodge Bimbury Lane, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3HY (Maidstone Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 March 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide sufficient on-site parking.

the change of use of land to bijou glamping retreat. Pitching of 4 canvas bell tents. Addition of one shepherd hut and use of existing stable block as dining area/tea room and sleeping pods

Authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Wilkinson H
Postcode: ME14 3HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide sufficient on-site parking
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the natural beauty, distinctive character and biodiversity of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, including Nimbus, Chestnut Cottage and Windy Croft, with particular regard to noise

What decided it

The proposal fails to provide adequate on-site parking provision, which would be prejudicial to highway safety given the narrow access lane and inability to accommodate vehicles leaving in a forward gear.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1Policy SP17Policy DM3Policy DM30Policy DM38Policy SS1

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