Land East Of Mussenden Lane, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8AH

the erection of 2 x barns for animal housing with hardstanding

Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rafferty C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The significant adverse effect on character and appearance of the area, combined with insufficient information to conclude the proposal would not have a significant adverse effect on highway safety, meant the proposal did not accord with the development plan.

Framework references: 154

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1 of the Sevenoaks District Council Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2011, Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Council Allocations and Development Management Plan 2015

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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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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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