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Allowed7 January 20253335774

Blean Common, Blean, Kent, CT2 9HE

6 detached dwellings consisting of 3 no. one and a half storey, 2 no. two and a half storey and 1 no. 2 storey dwelling together with formation of access and associated hardstanding following demolition of existing industrial buildings

Authority
Canterbury City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gilbert J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, with particular regard to the development plan and national planning policy
  • the effect of the proposed development on the Stodmarsh SAC, SPA and Ramsar site, with particular regard to nutrient neutrality
  • the effect of the proposed development on the Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA and Ramsar site and Thames, Medway and Swale SPA and Ramsar site, with particular regard to recreational disturbance

What decided it

The housing delivery shortfall triggering the tilted balance under NPPF paragraph 11(d), combined with the absence of any exception applying and the significant benefits of housing delivery and site reuse outweighing the moderate policy conflict, led to permission being granted.

The moderate weight afforded to the policy conflict with the development plan was outweighed by the significant benefits of delivering six houses to address the housing shortfall, reusing a previously developed site with poor appearance, generating economic benefits and construction jobs, and reducing vehicle movements compared to the existing commercial use, with no other significant adverse impacts demonstrated.

Framework references: 11, 58, 110, 187

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP4, Policy SP6, Policy HD4, Policy LB5, Policy LB6

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