Planning appeal decision
Londis, 29 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF
Planning appeal 3312982 at Londis, 29 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 July 2023 by Inspector Wood T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the conservation area.
the change of the shopfront façade, including external security shutters
- Authority
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Wood T
- Postcode
- DA12 2RF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The considerable and negative effect on the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the loss of original features and introduction of modern, unsympathetic materials and security shutters outweighs the security benefits claimed and is not justified by clear and convincing reasons.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TC3Policy TC9Policy CS05Policy CS19Policy CS20
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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