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Allowed30 July 20243334514

Land Rear of 119 and 121Teston Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6FT

Planning appeal 3334514 at Land Rear of 119 and 121Teston Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6FT (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was allowed on 30 July 2024 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed variations of condition 10 (plans) on the character and appearance of the area.

3 dwellings and associated works (technical details consent following permission in principle), including enlarged detached garages at Plots 1 and 2 with ancillary habitable accommodation

Authority
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
ME19 6FT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed variations of condition 10 (plans) on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed variations to enlarge the garages would not harm character and appearance as they would remain subordinate to the main dwellings and comply with development plan policies requiring high quality development that respects local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SQ1Policy CP24

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