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Dismissed27 July 20233313506

Moore Flooring , 252 Lowfield Street, Dartford, DA1 1LH

Planning appeal 3313506 at Moore Flooring , 252 Lowfield Street, Dartford, DA1 1LH (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

stated on the application form as “retention of existing shutter to rear and security shutters to shopfront windows

Authority
Dartford Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Other minor developments
Inspector
Sylvester G
Postcode
DA1 1LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the safety and convenience of users of the highway
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties

What decided it

The harmful effect on character and appearance combined with unacceptable highway safety risks outweighs any operational benefits to the occupier.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP2Policy DP3Policy DP4Policy DP5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 126Paragraph 130

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