Planning appeal decision
21 Nash Road, Margate, CT9 4BT
Planning appeal 3307744 at 21 Nash Road, Margate, CT9 4BT (Thanet District Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2023 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a single detached two story dwelling and detached double garage
- Authority
- Thanet District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Felgate J
- Postcode
- CT9 4BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the development's effects on any wildlife present on the site
- the effects on car parking in the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the locality caused by the incongruous backland placement and poor design quality, which was not outweighed by the limited benefits of housing provision and economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QD02Policy SP35Policy SP30Policy TP06
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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