Planning appeal decision
44 Wellfield, Hartley , Kent, DA3 7EQ
Planning appeal 3304631 at 44 Wellfield, Hartley , Kent, DA3 7EQ (Sevenoaks District Council) was allowed on 10 January 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.
part single, part two storey, rear and side extensions
- Authority
- Sevenoaks District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- DA3 7EQ
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 retention of a side gap and removal of the barn end roof, combined with the limited public visibility of rear extensions, meant the development would not harm character and appearance and would restore symmetry with the adjoining property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan Development Plan Document 2015Policy SP1 of the Sevenoaks Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2011
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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