Planning appeal decision
565 Maidstone Road, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9QP
Planning appeal 3302945 at 565 Maidstone Road, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9QP (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was allowed on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the local area.
for a two storey front extension over existing garage space with new full side dormers to loft area
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- ME5 9QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the local area
What decided it
The forward extension would assimilate with the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and local area by correcting the anomalous setback position and matching neighbouring building lines.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- P4/12CP24
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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