Lambourne , 32a Lingfield Road, Edenbridge, TN8 5DX

Planning appeal 3317783 at Lambourne , 32a Lingfield Road, Edenbridge, TN8 5DX (Sevenoaks District Council) was allowed on 16 November 2023 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposals would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA of the GPDO, with particular reference to the floor to ceiling height of the additional storey.

addition of one new floor and replacement of existing roof as shown on attached plans

Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Pattison B
Postcode: TN8 5DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposals would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA of the GPDO, with particular reference to the floor to ceiling height of the additional storey
whether prior approval should be granted with reference to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of The Sycamores with particular regard to natural light and outlook
whether prior approval should be granted with reference to the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area

What decided it

The proposal met the permitted development criteria under Class AA of the GPDO and prior approval should be granted as it would not cause significant harm to neighbouring living conditions or the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 125

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