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Dismissed16 May 20233300169

2 Bells Forstal Cottages, Throwley, Faversham, ME13 0JS

Planning appeal 3300169 at 2 Bells Forstal Cottages, Throwley, Faversham, ME13 0JS (Swale Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 May 2023 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed shepherd's hut would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

To place a shepherds in garden for holiday rental. 5.5m by 2.2m on wheels

Authority
Swale Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Carpenter C
Postcode
ME13 0JS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed shepherd's hut would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • Whether the proposal would be in a suitable location in respect to adjacent settlements

What decided it

The proposal would not conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Kent Downs AONB and would be located in an unsuitable isolated location contrary to the development plan and NPPF paragraph 80.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST1Policy ST3Policy DM3Policy DM14Policy DM24
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176Paragraph 80

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