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Dismissed10 January 20233307613

5 Brookside Road, Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9JJ

Planning appeal 3307613 at 5 Brookside Road, Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9JJ (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed 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.

First floor side extension and loft conversion to a semi-detached dwelling

Authority
Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hall C
Postcode
DA13 9JJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling

What decided it

The rear dormer window would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and local area through its scale, bulk, lack of subservience and intrusive visual effect.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS19

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