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Allowed22 May 20233300803

Land South Of Tudor House , Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Kent, TN14 7NG

Planning appeal 3300803 at Land South Of Tudor House , Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Kent, TN14 7NG (Sevenoaks District Council) was allowed on 22 May 2023 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of 2 polytunnels, erection of storage/potting/office/facilities building in connection with a horticultural nursery

Authority
Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Sylvester G
Postcode
TN14 7NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area due to its appropriate scale, functional design, positioning within the site, and integration with existing landscape features and boundary planting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 149Paragraph 174

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