2 Walnut Tree Cottages Coldswood Road, RAMSGATE, CT12 5AH

the erection of two dwellings with associated parking and external works

Authority: Thanet District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Price A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
the effect of the proposed development on the Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay Special Protection Area and the Sandwich Bay and Hacklinge Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest

What decided it

The submission of a signed Unilateral Undertaking securing the necessary financial contribution to the SAMM mitigation strategy removed the final obstacle to allowing the appeal, as the character, appearance and neighbour amenity issues were satisfactorily addressed.

Framework references: 130, 182, 56

Plan policies cited: Policy QD02, Policy QD03, Policy SP29

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