Planning appeal decision
The Willows, Church Road, Lyminge, CT18 8HZ
Planning appeal 3303379 at The Willows, Church Road, Lyminge, CT18 8HZ (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 10 July 2023 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, having particular regard to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof windows
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- CT18 8HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, having particular regard to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer would appear unduly prominent and out of proportion with the existing roof form, resulting in harm to the character and appearance of the host property and area, and failing to conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HB1Policy HB8Policy NE3
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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