Planning appeal decision
3 Warmlake Cottages, Warmlake Road, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3LP
Planning appeal 3322159 at 3 Warmlake Cottages, Warmlake Road, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3LP (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed on 15 February 2024 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, 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.
demolition of existing workshop with erection of 2no. 3 bedroom detached houses and associated parking
- Authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
- Postcode
- ME17 3LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would be comfortably accommodated within the plot with appropriate spacing and vegetation to retain openness and character, thereby according with policies SP17, DM1 and DM30 and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS1Policy SP17Policy DM1Policy DM30Policy DM23Policy DM5Policy DM11
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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