Crabtree Oast House, Cradducks Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0DR

Planning appeal 3342052 at Crabtree Oast House, Cradducks Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0DR (Maidstone Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 December 2024 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the conversion of garage into 1no. dwelling, including erection of a part two storey, part three storey side extension. Erection of a first floor rear and side extension to existing Oast House and changes to fenestration. Erection of 2no. detached dwellings and 4no. garages with associated access, drainage and landscaping

Authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Walker R
Postcode: TN12 0DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Whether the site represents an appropriate location for the proposed dwellings having particular regard to access to services and facilities

What decided it

The proposed development would recast the site in an overtly suburban guise that would significantly diminish its rural qualities and conflict with development plan policies requiring high quality design that maintains local distinctiveness.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LPRQD5Policy LPRSP9Policy LPRSP15Policy LPRQD4Policy LPRHOU1Policy LPRSS1Policy QD7

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