®Planning appeal decision
28 Park Road, GRAVESEND, DA11 7PR
the demolition of existing building and erection of 6 no. semi-detached, 3 bedroom dwellings
- Authority
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Grierson E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties, 54 to 84 Woodfield Avenue, in relation to privacy and noise and disturbance
- whether the proposed development would provide sufficient living conditions for future occupiers in relation to private amenity space
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the backland location and density of the proposed dwellings, combined with the unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring properties, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing benefits in the context of the tilted balance.
the adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of five additional dwellings when considered against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply
Framework references: 11, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy CS14, Policy CS15, Policy CS19, Policy CS11
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.