63 Duncan Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LA

new 2 bedroom detached bungalow

Authority: Medway Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gilbert J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed development and of neighbouring occupiers at 12 - 26 Franklin Road, in relation to outlook

What decided it

The adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefit of providing one additional housing unit, even under the tilted balance test.

the adverse impacts of granting permission, comprising harm to character and appearance and living conditions, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of one additional housing unit, leading to dismissal despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply

Framework references: 11, 69, 74, 126, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy BNE1, Policy H4, Policy BNE2

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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.
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