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Dismissed22 June 20233316290

38 Parrock Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1PZ

Planning appeal 3316290 at 38 Parrock Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1PZ (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 June 2023 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to the potential for overlooking, noise and disturbance.

ground floor rear balcony and lower ground floor car parking above garden store and terrace

Authority
Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Lock H
Postcode
DA12 1PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to the potential for overlooking, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The lower ground floor car parking would introduce unacceptable noise, disturbance and overlooking that would materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring residents, conflicting with Policy CS19.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS19

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