®Planning appeal decision
Land East of Heronshaw , Oldbury Lane , Ightham, Kent , TN15 9DE
demolition of existing structures and erection of a single dwelling and associated hardstanding, parking and landscaping via existing access from Oldbury Lane
- Authority
- Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
- the effect of the proposal upon ecology and biodiversity, including protected species
What decided it
The absence of required bat surveys prior to determination meant insufficient evidence existed to assess effects on protected species, creating a conflict with Framework paragraphs 174 and 180(a) that substantially outweighed the limited housing and economic benefits of a single dwelling.
The substantial harm from inability to assess protected species impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one dwelling, modest economic benefits, and social benefits from future occupiers.
Framework references: 11, 149, 174, 176, 180
Plan policies cited: Policy CP3, Policy NE3
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.