Planning appeal decision
3 Beaton Close, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9QN
Planning appeal 3337240 at 3 Beaton Close, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9QN (Dartford Borough Council) was allowed on 8 May 2024 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the setting of the Greenhithe Conservation Area.
loft conversion with a dormer to the rear and velux windows to the existing pitched roof at the front of the property
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- DA9 9QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the setting of the Greenhithe Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dormer would be set comfortably within the roof plane in accordance with Policy DP7 and would not cause visual harm to the setting of the Greenhithe Conservation Area or the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP2Policy DP7Policy DP13Policy M1Policy M5Policy M11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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