Planning appeal decision
2 Albion Close, Hadlow, TN11 0DR
Planning appeal 3314875 at 2 Albion Close, Hadlow, TN11 0DR (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was allowed on 19 June 2023 by Inspector Evans M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and locality.
described on the application form as “Retrospective application for single storey rear extension and roof terrace
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans M
- Postcode
- TN11 0DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and locality
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent dwelling, at 1 Albion Close, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The imposition of a condition requiring a 1.85m high obscured glass privacy screen at the side of the terrace facing the adjacent dwelling resolved the privacy concern, allowing the appeal to succeed on the basis that the development would cause no harmful impact to character, appearance or living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy 2007 Policy CP24Managing Development and the Environment 2010 Policy SQ1Local Development Framework Saved Policies 2010 Policy Annex PA4/12Local Development Framework Saved Policy 2010 Policy P4/12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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