®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed17 November 20233319583
55 High Street, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8AH
the demolition of existing dilapidated buildings & development of 3 residential flats
- Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the New Romney Conservation Area
- whether future occupants of Unit 2 would be provided with adequate living conditions, with particular regard to natural light and outlook
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of 1 Church Villas and 53 High Street, with particular regard to outlook and daylight
What decided it
The proposal fails on three independent grounds: harm to the conservation area that is not outweighed by public benefits, inadequate living conditions for future occupants of Unit 2, and harm to the living conditions of neighbouring properties through loss of daylight and overbearing impact.
Framework references: 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy SS3, Policy CSD1, Policy HB1, Policy HE1
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