®Planning appeal decision
Hoath Farm, Bekesbourne Lane , Canterbury , CT3 4AB
demolition of existing commercial building along with removal of commercial yard and erection with two dwellings, together with associa ted parking and landscaping
- Authority
- Canterbury City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether or not the development would be in a suitable location having regard to its position within the countryside, its accessibility, and the overall spatial strategy for the area
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Stodmarsh Special Protection Area, Special Area of Conservation and Ramsar Site
What decided it
The likely significant effect on the integrity of the Stodmarsh Special Protection Area, Special Area of Conservation and Ramsar Site through additional nutrient loading, which could not be adequately mitigated and which provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11 of the Framework.
The benefits of housing delivery and modest social and economic benefits were outweighed by the adverse effect on designated nature conservation sites and conflict with the Habitats Regulations, which was a matter of overriding concern.
Framework references: 80, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SP4, Policy HD4, Policy DBE3, Policy LB5, Policy LB6
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