Planning appeal decision
24 Mill Bank, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9RD
Planning appeal 3327565 at 24 Mill Bank, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9RD (Maidstone Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 May 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.
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- Authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
- Postcode
- TN27 9RD
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 in a tandem arrangement would be markedly at odds with the prevailing linear pattern of development and would harm the character and appearance of the area, which is a matter of public interest that outweighs the appellant's personal circumstances and limited housing benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LPRSP15LPRHOU2LPRHOU4
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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