1E & 1F King Edward Road, MAIDSTONE, Kent, ME15 6PN

the retrospective use as 2 no. sheltered accommodation studio units

Authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Naylor R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the living conditions for future occupiers of the units at 1E and 1F King Edward Road with specific regard to accommodation standards, outlook and privacy
the living conditions for existing occupiers of the units at 1A and 1B King Edward Road

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to living conditions for both future occupiers (through substandard accommodation, poor outlook and privacy) and existing residents (through increased overlooking) substantially and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of specialist housing provision.

The substantial harm to living conditions for future and existing occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate and limited benefits of modest specialist housing provision and social and economic benefits.

Framework references: 11, 135

Plan policies cited: DM1, DM9

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