Planning appeal decision
34 Salt's Avenue, Loose, Maidstone, ME15 0AZ
Planning appeal 3310559 at 34 Salt's Avenue, Loose, Maidstone, ME15 0AZ (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed on 20 March 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 surrounding area.
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a two storey rear extension with a first floor side extension, including pergola to the rear
- Authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- ME15 0AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The development would introduce a blend of traditional and modern styles without demonstrable harm to character and appearance, and would accord with policies seeking acceptable scale and appearance whilst being consistent with NPPF advice on good design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1DM30DM32
- 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.
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