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Dismissed6 September 20223292909

345 Wrotham Road, Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9EF

Planning appeal 3292909 at 345 Wrotham Road, Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9EF (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 September 2022 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character of the dwelling and the surrounding area.

First floor garage extension to existing single storey garage

Authority
Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hall C
Postcode
DA13 9EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character of the dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The first floor extension would result in a significant increase in height and mass that would compete with the dwelling's dimensions and lack architectural subtlety, thereby harming the character of the property and surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS19

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