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Dismissed23 April 20243324980

21 Vimy Drive, The Bridge, The Bridge, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5FJ

Planning appeal 3324980 at 21 Vimy Drive, The Bridge, The Bridge, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5FJ (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 April 2024 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the greater locality.

the ‘Change of use of amenity land to residential garden and erection of fencing to the front/side of the property and erection of a porch

Authority
Dartford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
DA1 5FJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the greater locality

What decided it

The proposed fence and porch would be harmful to the character and appearance and local distinctiveness of the locality by introducing visual clutter and massing inconsistent with the planned estate's emphasis on open spaces and spaciousness around dwellings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DP2DP7M1M11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 48

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