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Dismissed10 April 20243329874

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

Planning appeal 3329874 at Westside, Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0HW (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 April 2024 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the locality.

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
Postcode
DA13 0HW

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS Policy CS19CS Policy CS11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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