®Planning appeal decision
27 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5BU
Planning appeal 3328416 at 27 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5BU (Ashford Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as '25, 27 and 29, Scotton Street' (Ref: 1275315), and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
demolition of attached wooden lean-to building to rear of property and replacement with a single storey structure, including a link to the existing dwelling; and, minor amendments to the outbuilding in the rear garden area previously approved under 08/00109/AS.’ Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/23/3328418 27 Scotton Street, Wye, Kent TN25 5BU
- Authority
- Ashford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- TN25 5BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as '25, 27 and 29, Scotton Street' (Ref: 1275315), and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The harm to the listed building's special interest and significance, being less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by insufficient public benefits arising from the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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