Westside, Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0HW

the ‘demolition of the existing two-storey three-bedroom dwelling and the erection of a two-storey four-bedroom detached dwelling with roof storage, and associated hard and soft landscaping, and car parking

Authority: Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Somers J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the locality
The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the neighbouring dwelling 'Riseley,' with particular regard to privacy and sense of enclosure
Whether the proposal has a sufficient level and design of parking provision

What decided it

The proposed development's excessive bulk, height and massing would be harmful to the character and appearance of the locality and would cause unacceptable sense of enclosure to the neighbouring property, contrary to Policy CS19.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: CS Policy CS19, CS Policy CS11

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