®Planning appeal decision
1 Gabriel Gardens, GRAVESEND, DA12 4QD
erection of part two storey and part single storey side, front and rear extension to create a new dwelling; erection of two storey front extension to existing dwelling, formation of one car parking space in the front garden and formation of vehicle access to existing parking area
- Authority
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance and the unacceptable overlooking of neighbouring properties, when weighed against the limited housing benefit of a single dwelling, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits under the Framework.
The adverse impacts of the development on character and appearance and living conditions of adjacent properties significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of one additional dwelling to housing supply, even in light of the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS19, SPG1 Residential Layout Guidelines
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.