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Notice varied and upheld29 July 20243324126

Atlas Eco Gym, Land South of Green Lane, Marden , Kent, TN12 9RA

Planning appeal 3324126 at Atlas Eco Gym, Land South of Green Lane, Marden , Kent, TN12 9RA (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 July 2024 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission, the change of use of agricultural land for the provision of a fitness/gym facility (Use Class E) including the placement of 4no. containers with a covered metal frame structure forming a barrel-like roof with new 2no. vehicular access and hardstanding parking area

Authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Douglas L
Postcode
TN12 9RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the development on highway safety
  • The effect of the development on the setting of the Grade II listed building, Brook Oasthouse

What decided it

The significant harm to rural character and appearance combined with unresolved highway safety concerns, which were not outweighed by the moderate benefits of employment and community leisure provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP9Policy SP14(A)Policy SP15Policy QD4Policy SS1Policy ENV1Policy SP14(B)

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