Land rear of 9-15 Railway Street, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1XF

described on the application form as ‘the construction of a pair of semi-detached mews houses (demolition of existing double garage)

Authority: Medway Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Price A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
whether a satisfactory standard of accommodation would be provided for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
the effect of the proposed development on parking provision and highway safety

What decided it

The sustainable location of the site near Gillingham railway station and town centre, combined with the availability of adequate on-street parking in the surrounding area, justified the car-free development and acceptance of the loss of the existing private car park.

Plan policies cited: Policy H4, Policy BNE1, Policy BNE2, Policy T1, Policy T13

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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