Planning appeal decision
37 Cranmere Court, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SF
Planning appeal 3317586 at 37 Cranmere Court, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SF (Medway Council) was dismissed on 6 February 2024 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
proposed new 3 storey detached dwelling on land adjacent 37 Cranmere Court, with inclusion of two new parking bays and alteration of existing parking bay position to 37 Cranmere Court
- Authority
- Medway Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- ME2 4SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area due to its poor design, scale, and siting relative to the established street character, contrary to the development plan and NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H4Policy BNE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131Paragraph 135
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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