Planning appeal decision
99 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2PA
Planning appeal 3341369 at 99 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2PA (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 August 2024 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and local area.
for the erection of two storey side and a single storey rear extensions
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- DA1 2PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and local area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring houses in respect of light, outlook and overbearing impact
What decided it
The scheme's poor architectural design with awkward jettying elements and misaligned fenestration, combined with material harm to neighbouring living conditions through loss of outlook and overbearing impact, rendered it unacceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy M1Policy M10Policy M2
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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