Planning appeal decision
42 High Knocke, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0QD
Planning appeal 3337905 at 42 High Knocke, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0QD (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 1 May 2024 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider street scene.
removal of dilapidated flat roof and the construction of pitched roof with rooms in front dormer and rear balcony together with single storey rear extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- TN29 0QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider street scene
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 40 High Knocke, with particular regard to visual impact and loss of daylight/sunlight
What decided it
The proposal would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider street scene, and would unacceptably harm the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent property through overbearing impact and loss of sunlight, conflicting with local plan policies HB1 and HB8 and NPPF paragraph 135.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HB1HB8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131Paragraph 135
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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