Planning appeal decision
Station House , Sandling Road, Hythe, CT21 4HG
Planning appeal 3321115 at Station House , Sandling Road, Hythe, CT21 4HG (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2024 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the surrounding area and the Kent Downs AONB.
the construction of new unit on the land to the east of the existing dwelling for the sole purpose of holiday letting and a new double garage on the land to the northwest of the existing dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- CT21 4HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the surrounding area and the Kent Downs AONB
What decided it
The proposed holiday unit would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling, surrounding area and Kent Downs AONB due to its prominent location, significant size, and incongruous design that contrasts with the rural character and traditional residential development in the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HB1Policy NE3Policy CSD4
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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