Planning appeal decision
11 Dowgate Close, Tonbridge, TN9 2EH
Planning appeal 3297883 at 11 Dowgate Close, Tonbridge, TN9 2EH (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2022 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a rear extension to replace conservatory car port/garage with integrated porch
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- TN9 2EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- Whether the proposal would make sufficient provision for car parking
What decided it
The proposed development would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area through its incongruous design and form, and would fail to provide adequate car parking provision in accordance with parking standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P4/12Policy CP24Policy SQ1Policy SQ8
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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