Temple Lodge, Frangbury, Doddington, Kent, ME9 0NX

Planning appeal 3328694 at Temple Lodge, Frangbury, Doddington, Kent, ME9 0NX (Swale Borough Council) was allowed on 14 February 2024 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rooflights on the character and appearance of the host building and area, with particular regard to the location within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

the erection of a single storey rear extension and the installation of 2 conservation roof lights to the front and rear roof slopes (4 in total)

Authority: Swale Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Sylvester G
Postcode: ME9 0NX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed rooflights on the character and appearance of the host building and area, with particular regard to the location within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Whether the rooflights would preserve the setting of Solomon's Temple, a Grade II listed building

What decided it

The modest size, limited number, and simple arrangement of the proposed rooflights would not harmfully disrupt the traditional form and appearance of the building or impair the setting of the nearby listed building.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP4Policy DM14Policy DM16Policy DM26Policy DM32
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135Paragraph 180Paragraph 182Paragraph 205

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