Planning appeal decision
MonkeryBottom , Faversham Road, Ashford , Kent, TN27 0NR
Planning appeal 3300055 at MonkeryBottom , Faversham Road, Ashford , Kent, TN27 0NR (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 18 July 2023 by Inspector Johnson W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
the siting of an additional mobile caravan
- Authority
- Ashford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Johnson W
- Postcode
- TN27 0NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- the effect on Pollardsdane/Chantry Wood, which are designated as ancient woodland
What decided it
The proposal accords with the development plan when taken as a whole, does not create significant harm to the AONB or ancient woodland, and complies with the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy ENV3bPolicy HOU16Policy ENV1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176
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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