®Planning appeal decision
1 Orchard Lea, Westwood Road, Southfleet, GRAVESEND, DA13 9LT
described on the application form as ‘Outline application including details of layout and access relating to demolition of 1 No. outbuilding and the erection of a detached dwelling (matters relating to appearance, landscaping and scale reserved for future consideration) with associated parking and access for both the
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site is a suitable location for housing, having particular regard to the accessibility of services and facilities
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the impact on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
- whether a satisfactory standard of accommodation would be provided for future occupants, with particular regard to external amenity space
What decided it
The site's remote location from services and facilities, combined with the lack of satisfactory walking, cycling, and public transport options, makes it an unsuitable location for housing contrary to development plan policies and Framework objectives on sustainable development.
Framework references: 109
Plan policies cited: Policy DP6, Policy CS1, Policy CS10, Policy M9, Policy DP7, Policy DP2, Policy M1, Policy M11, Policy DP5, Policy M2, Policy DM8, Policy DP8, Policy M10
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.