Planning appeal decision
40 Chipstead Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AG
Planning appeal 3341059 at 40 Chipstead Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AG (Sevenoaks District Council) was dismissed on 8 August 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as '40-46, Chipstead Lane', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
single storey rear extension. Appeal B: APP/G2245/Y/24/3341062 40 Chipstead Lane, Riverhead, Kent TN13 2AG
- Authority
- Sevenoaks District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- TN13 2AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as '40-46, Chipstead Lane', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the special historic interest and significance of the Grade II listed building by eroding the legibility of its historic plan form, and the limited public benefits were insufficient to outweigh this considerable harm to a designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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