Longwood, Carter's Hill, Underriver, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0SN

replacement dwelling and associated landscaping; demolition of existing dwelling

Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sutton A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy and any relevant development plan policies
The effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
Whether the proposal would conserve or enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Landscape
The effect of the proposal on biodiversity in the area

What decided it

The revised proposal with additional external louvres on the southern elevation would conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Landscape by controlling light spill while maintaining design quality, allowing the replacement dwelling to be acceptable in this sensitive Green Belt and National Landscape location.

Framework references: 11, 154, 155

Plan policies cited: Policy GB4, Policy GB3, Policy GB1, Policy L01, Policy L08, Policy EN1, Policy EN5, Policy SP11

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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