Planning appeal decision
Walnut Tree Farm, Walnut Tree Lane, Westbere, Kent, CT2 0HG
Planning appeal 3334121 at Walnut Tree Farm, Walnut Tree Lane, Westbere, Kent, CT2 0HG (Canterbury City Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2024 by Inspector Prentis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the historic environment.
the erection of a multi storey eco- autonomous greenhouse, for the cultivation/growing of salad greens, herbs, vegetables and berries, for personal, family and guests’ consumption. And furthermore for the benefit of ecologically and environmentally aware neighbours and village dwellers at cost
- Authority
- Canterbury City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Prentis D
- Postcode
- CT2 0HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the historic environment
- the living conditions of neighbouring residents
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial but significant harm to the significance of both the listed building and conservation area, and this harm would not be outweighed by the minor public benefits of sustainable design features and local food production.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DBE3Policy HE1Policy HE4Policy HE6Policy HE8
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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