Land north of 4 Oast Cottages, Breach Lane, Upchurch, Kent, ME9 7PH

construction of single storey barn style dwelling with detached garage utilising existing access from Breach Lane

Authority: Swale Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gee R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for residential development having regard to development plan policy and the accessibility of services and facilities
The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The appeal site's location in countryside beyond the built-up area boundary, combined with poor accessibility to services and facilities requiring reliance on private vehicles, conflicts with development plan policy and the Framework's sustainability requirements, and the development would harm the rural character and appearance of the area.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy ST1, Policy ST3, Policy CP2, Policy DM6, Policy DM14, Policy DM24

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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