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Dismissed22 November 20233319294

33 Westcliff Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5DN

Planning appeal 3319294 at 33 Westcliff Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5DN (Thanet District Council) was dismissed on 22 November 2023 by Inspector Hickey A, 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.

existing roof to be removed and replaced with a second floor extension and roof terrace. External alterations include adding new brick-slip cladding to the existing building and amendments to the existing fenestration design

Authority
Thanet District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hickey A
Postcode
CT9 5DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The sharp contrast between the contemporary three-storey design and materials and the traditional two-storey architectural styles of nearby dwellings, combined with the detrimental impact on privacy at No. 11 Royal Esplanade through the Juliet balcony, caused significant harm that conflicted with the development plan and could not be outweighed by private benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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