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Allowed27 September 20233315506

The Woodman, 2 High Street, Otford, TN14 5PQ

Planning appeal 3315506 at The Woodman, 2 High Street, Otford, TN14 5PQ (Sevenoaks District Council) was allowed on 27 September 2023 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Otford Conservation Area and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

partial demolition, refurbishment and extensions at The Woodman Public House with retention of existing commercial unit and two existing flats with provision of 2 no. new flats with associated hard and soft landscaping

Authority
Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Miles H
Postcode
TN14 5PQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Otford Conservation Area and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

What decided it

The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and have an acceptable effect on the AONB through appropriate design, scale, materials and restoration of historic features.

What the Inspector cited

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