®Planning appeal decision
Ulster 174 Princes Avenue , Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8AL
the erection of 2no. semi-detached dwellings, each comprising 3no. bedrooms with associated parking, access, infrastructure and landscaping
- Authority
- Medway Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Grierson E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings in relation to privacy and whether it would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers in relation to outlook
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance from the scale, location and isolated nature of the proposed dwellings in an undeveloped rear garden environment substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing benefits, even in the context of a shortfall in housing land supply.
The significant harm to character and appearance substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of two dwellings and the housing land supply shortfall, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11, 69, 126, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy BNE1, Policy BNE2
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