86 Archer Way, Swanley, BR8 7XP

Planning appeal 3292329 at 86 Archer Way, Swanley, BR8 7XP (Sevenoaks District Council) was dismissed on 21 July 2022 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.

a new end of terrace 2 bedroom two storey house beside existing property, with associated garden and parking to the rear

Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Callister V
Postcode: BR8 7XP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
Parking provision and the effective operation of the public highway

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance and moderate harm to highway operation would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of providing a single additional dwelling, even accounting for the Council's housing supply shortfall.

The harm to character and appearance and moderate harm to highway operation significantly and demonstrably outweighed the social and economic benefits of providing a single 2 bedroom dwelling and the Council's housing supply position, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan (2015)Policy T2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan (2015)Policy SP1 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy (2011)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 55Paragraph 56Paragraph 110Paragraph 130Paragraph 219

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