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Allowed23 August 20243331871

24 Preston Parade, Seasalter, Whitstable, CT5 4AD

Planning appeal 3331871 at 24 Preston Parade, Seasalter, Whitstable, CT5 4AD (Canterbury City Council) was allowed on 23 August 2024 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

replacement 5 bedroom property with associated parking following demolition of existing property

Authority
Canterbury City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Glassar S
Postcode
CT5 4AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development, despite being taller and larger than the existing building and some neighbours, would not detract from the character and appearance of the street scene given the existing variation in height, bulk, form and roof types along Preston Parade.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DBE3Policy DBE6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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