Planning appeal decision
122 Enbrook Valley, Folkestone, CT20 3NA
Planning appeal 3309731 at 122 Enbrook Valley, Folkestone, CT20 3NA (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 3 July 2024 by Inspector Steen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is an engineering operation and, if so, whether it constitutes development permitted by Article 3 and Class E, Part 1, Schedule 2 of the GPDO.
rear garden sleeper and decking area. For clarity, the garden contains two levels of decking with sleeper walls and steps constructed of sleepers and decking between, so the description of development relates to both areas of decking and the steps. 4. The
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Steen A
- Postcode
- CT20 3NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development is an engineering operation and, if so, whether it constitutes development permitted by Article 3 and Class E, Part 1, Schedule 2 of the GPDO
What decided it
The decking closest to the house comprises a raised platform which is excluded from the permitted development rights under Class E, Part 1, Schedule 2 of the GPDO.
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