Land Opposite Hamble Cottage, White Horse Lane, Rhodes Minnis, Kent, CT4 6XP

the erection of a chalet bungalow

Authority: Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Grierson E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location for new housing with regard to the accessibility to services and facilities
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, the Kent Downs AONB and the North Downs Special Landscape Area (SLA)
the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity

What decided it

The proposed development fails to meet the sustainability requirements for rural housing as future occupiers would be heavily dependent on private vehicles, and it would significantly harm the character and appearance of the Kent Downs AONB.

Framework references: 83

Plan policies cited: Policy SS1, Policy SS3, Policy CSD3, Policy CSD4, Policy NE2

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