Planning appeal decision
13 Perrin Road, Dartford, DA1 5UE
Planning appeal 3328341 at 13 Perrin Road, Dartford, DA1 5UE (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 February 2024 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing adjoining occupiers.
the erection of a garden office
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- DA1 5UE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing adjoining occupiers
- The character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The visually overbearing impact of the tall, long garden office in close proximity to adjoining properties would harm the living conditions and reasonable enjoyment of outdoor amenity space for neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP2Policy DP7Policy M2Policy M11
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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