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Allowed14 August 20233310609

Shamrock, Pound Lane, Knockholt, Kent, TN14 7NA

Planning appeal 3310609 at Shamrock, Pound Lane, Knockholt, Kent, TN14 7NA (Sevenoaks District Council) was allowed on 14 August 2023 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of the existing property and erection of a new replacement property, with associated landscaping works and parking

Authority
Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gee R
Postcode
TN14 7NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's siting, scale, materials and design would be compatible with the character of the surrounding residential area and would not appear unduly conspicuous within the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1 of the Sevenoaks District Council Local Development Framework Core Strategy: Development Plan DocumentPolicy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Council Allocations and Development Management Plan

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