Planning appeal decision
2 Bunny Hill, Tanyard Hill,, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3EP
Planning appeal 3314544 at 2 Bunny Hill, Tanyard Hill,, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3EP (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
a two-storey side extension, roof alteration creating first floor, façade alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works
- Authority
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- DA12 3EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The two-storey extension adds considerable bulk with insufficient setback and differentiation, and destroys the attractive symmetry of the existing pair of semi-detached dwellings, causing harmful effects on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Gravesham Householder Extensions/Alterations Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document (2021) Paragraph 10.5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 56
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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