Land At Warren Road, Chatham, Kent, ME20 7EF

Planning appeal 3298885 at Land At Warren Road, Chatham, Kent, ME20 7EF (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 May 2024 by Inspector Steen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extensions to the stables on the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Downs National Landscape.

without the benefit of planning permission, the unauthorised carrying out of works which are not in accordance with planning permission TM/20/01125/FL (Extension to existing stable building to provide storage and welfare facilities in connection with existing equestrian use (resubmission of 19/02943)) which was granted on 29th July 2020

Authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Steen A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the extensions to the stables on the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Downs National Landscape
Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control
Whether the period specified in the notice for compliance is reasonable

What decided it

The unauthorised windows and doors result in a building with a more domestic appearance that is incongruous in the National Landscape and causes harm to its landscape and scenic beauty, which is not outweighed by other material considerations including the best interests of children.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP7Policy CP24Policy SQ1

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