109 Darnley Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0SH

Planning appeal 3337362 at 109 Darnley Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0SH (Gravesham Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 23 April 2024 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the front basement extension, solar panels and external render and insulation upon the existing building with special regard given to the preservation or enhancement of the character and appearance of the Darnley Road Conservation Area.

Part rear double storey extension, additional roof solar panels, extension to basement and external wall covering to insulated

Authority: Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Somers J
Postcode: DA11 0SH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the front basement extension, solar panels and external render and insulation upon the existing building with special regard given to the preservation or enhancement of the character and appearance of the Darnley Road Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed front basement extension, solar panels, and external insulation and render would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Conservation Area, and the public benefits of the scheme would not outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LPFR Policy TC3CS Policy CS19CS Policy CS20
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208

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