Planning appeal decision
Sunnyview, Carters Hill Lane, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0UG
Planning appeal 3341586 at Sunnyview, Carters Hill Lane, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0UG (Gravesham Borough Council) was allowed on 11 November 2024 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the revised National Planning Policy Framework and relevant development plan policies.
Wooden cabin to form a gym, with gym equipment storage area and shower room
- Authority
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- DA13 0UG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the revised National Planning Policy Framework and relevant development plan policies
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The development qualifies as an extension under NPPF paragraph 154(c) rather than inappropriate new development, and does not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS02Policy CS12Policy CS19Policy C13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 154
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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