Land to the Rear Of, 3 Ethelbert Terrace, MARGATE, Kent, CT9 1RX

described on the application form as the demolition of existing detached garage and creation of new 3-storey holiday-let annexe

Authority: Thanet District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Price A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clifftop Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring dwellings
whether a satisfactory standard of accommodation would be provided
the effect of the proposed development on mixed and balanced housing provision

What decided it

The less than substantial but considerable harm to the character and appearance of the Clifftop Conservation Area, combined with significant harm to neighbouring amenity, outweighed the limited public benefits of the proposed holiday-let accommodation.

Framework references: 205, 206, 207, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy QD02, Policy HE02, Policy QD03, Policy QD04, Policy E08, Policy H08, Policy SP22

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