®Planning appeal decision
Moat View, Church Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 7JU
described on the application form as ‘the erection of a new build disability accommodation annexe, and minor landscaping works.’
- Authority
- Swale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the Grade I listed building, St Mary's Church, and the extent to which the development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Newington Church Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the setting of the Grade I listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the development.
the harm to heritage assets of considerable importance and weight was not outweighed by the limited public benefits comprising short-term construction employment and private residential accommodation
Framework references: 11, 187, 213, 214, 215
Plan policies cited: ST1, ST3, DM24, CP8, ST6, DM32, DM33
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.