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Dismissed17 January 20243325040

118 Kingfisher Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6QG

Planning appeal 3325040 at 118 Kingfisher Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6QG (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2024 by Inspector Davies N, 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.

detached dwelling house to the side of the existing house

Authority
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
ME20 6QG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Parking provision

What decided it

The adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area, arising from the development being out of keeping with the distinctive rhythm of the locality, substantially and demonstrably outweighs the housing supply benefits even under the tilted balance.

The substantial harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing supply and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP1Policy CP24
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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