Rose Cottage Milton Road, GRAVESEND, DA12 2PP

demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 2 no.3 bedroom and 1 no.2 bedroom terraced dwellings and creation of new vehicle crossovers

Authority: Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Highway safety
Biodiversity

What decided it

The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, combined with the proposal's location in a sustainable urban location and the absence of harm to character, appearance, highway safety or biodiversity, justified allowing the appeal.

The benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location within the urban area outweighed any concerns, particularly given the Council's housing supply shortfall and the proposal's compliance with the development plan

Plan policies cited: Policy CS19, Policy CS11, Policy CS12, Policy CS02

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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