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Dismissed3 January 20243312812

124 East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4RX

Planning appeal 3312812 at 124 East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4RX (Swale Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 January 2024 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of 2 bedroom bungalow

Authority
Swale Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
ME10 4RX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of nearby occupiers with specific regard to private amenity space, noise and disturbance, overlooking and privacy
  • The living conditions of future occupiers
  • The adjoining Air Quality Management Area (AQMA)
  • The integrity of the Swale Special Protection Area (SPA)

What decided it

The substantial harm to character and appearance combined with unacceptable impacts on living conditions of both existing and future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery.

The adverse impacts relating to character and appearance, living conditions of existing and future occupiers, and air quality concerns attracted substantial weight against the scheme, which significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate weight given to housing delivery benefits and other environmental, economic and social benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CP3CP4DM14DM6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 129Paragraph 11

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