Whiteville, Lawn Road, Walmer, CT14 7ND

erection of 2no. detached dwellings (existing outbuildings to be demolished)

Authority: Dover District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Shearing C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the outlook experienced from the property known as Ilex

What decided it

The mitigation secured through the Unilateral Undertaking for effects on the SPA, combined with the acceptable effects on character and living conditions, meant the proposal complied with the emerging local plan policies and Framework, and benefited from the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

The benefits of residential development and compliance with emerging policies and the Framework's presumption in favour of sustainable development outweighed the effects on outlook and living conditions of neighbouring properties, which were found to be acceptable.

Framework references: 11, 72

Plan policies cited: Draft Policy PM1, Draft Policy PM2, Draft Policy NE3

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