24 Ravenswood Avenue, Strood, Rochester, Medway, ME2 3BX

Planning appeal 3334049 at 24 Ravenswood Avenue, Strood, Rochester, Medway, ME2 3BX (Medway Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 July 2024 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider street scene.

construction of two front dormers and one rear dormer to facilitate living accommodation within the roof space along with raising the roof height. Construction of a single storey extension to the rear/side and a single storey detached outbuilding to rear – resubmission of MC/22/2672

Authority: Medway Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lawrence E
Postcode: ME2 3BX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider street scene

What decided it

The proposed front dormers and raised roof height would appear poorly proportioned, top-heavy and out of keeping with the adjacent dwellings and street scene, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance that would materially outweigh the benefits of additional accommodation.

The adverse impacts to the host dwelling from the proposed roof extensions would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the policies in the Framework as a whole; the benefits for the appellant and their family from additional accommodation would materially be outweighed by the harm to character and appearance

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BNE1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 131Paragraph 135

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