®Planning appeal decision
53 Millfield, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4TP
erection of a two-storey side extension to form 1no. semi- detached dwelling with associated parking and alteration to fenestration of existing building
- Authority
- Swale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dade E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of Nos 57 to 67 Millfield, with particular regard to outlook, privacy, and daylight and sunlight
- The integrity of European sites, namely the Swale, Thames and Medway Estuary Special Protection Areas
What decided it
The proposal would have likely significant adverse effects on the integrity of the Special Protection Area without a secured mitigation scheme, and would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, particularly through loss of privacy and daylight/sunlight.
The modest social, economic and environmental benefits of providing one additional dwelling and an electric vehicle charging point were outweighed by the significant harm to neighbouring living conditions and the likely significant effects on the SPA's integrity without mitigation.
Framework references: 11, 174, 180, 181
Plan policies cited: CP4, DM14, ST1, DM28
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