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Allowed19 January 20243328752

2 Mamignot Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4PT

Planning appeal 3328752 at 2 Mamignot Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4PT (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed on 19 January 2024 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street scene.

a first floor extension including windows to front and rear to match existing

Authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Willmer P
Postcode
ME14 4PT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street scene
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at number 3 Mamignot Close, in terms of its potential to appear overbearing, overshadowing and result in a loss of outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension would be a typical, well-mannered addition that would not harm the character and appearance of the street scene or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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