Foxwood Chalky Road, Stockbury, Sittingbourne, ME9 7QR

Planning appeal 3314820 at Foxwood Chalky Road, Stockbury, Sittingbourne, ME9 7QR (Maidstone Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 November 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, with particular regard to the location within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Change of use of residential curtilage to hardstanding for business and personal vehicles and detached double garage

Authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Sylvester G
Postcode: ME9 7QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the location within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
the living conditions of nearby occupiers of residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The material harm to the character and appearance of the area and the landscape and scenic beauty of the Kent Downs AONB caused by the large expanse of stone hardstanding with parked commercial vehicles outweighs any material considerations in favour of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP17Policy DM1Policy DM30
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176Paragraph 85

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