Planning appeal decision
2 Robinson Way, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9AB
Planning appeal 3340938 at 2 Robinson Way, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9AB (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 November 2024 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of noise from the proposed air source heat pump on the neighbouring dwelling at No.4 Robinson Way.
the installation of a heat pump in the garden area
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- DA11 9AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of noise from the proposed air source heat pump on the neighbouring dwelling at No.4 Robinson Way
What decided it
The appellant's refusal to agree to a pre-commencement condition requiring specification of the precise ASHP model and an accurate MCS assessment meant the Inspector could not be satisfied that the proposal would not cause significant harm to the neighbouring property's residential amenities.
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