Planning appeal decision
43 Clarendon Gardens, Dartford, Kent, da26ey
Planning appeal 3333007 at 43 Clarendon Gardens, Dartford, Kent, da26ey (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Evans M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and locality.
the demolition of an existing garage, carport, pool enclosure and outbuildings, the construction of a two storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension and associated alterations
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans M
- Postcode
- DA2 6EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and locality
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent dwelling at 45 Clarendon Gardens, with regard to whether the development would appear overbearing and overshadowing
What decided it
The unduly prominent flat roof addition would create unacceptable visual harm to character and appearance, and the two storey flank wall would cause unacceptable overbearing and overshadowing effects on the adjacent dwelling's living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP2Policy DP7Policy M1Policy M11Policy DP5Policy M2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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