1 Lunedale Road, Dartford, KENT, DA2 6LR

converting the existing block into 2 dwellings by an additional side extension and garage conversion

Authority: Dartford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gee R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area
whether the proposal would provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to external amenity space
the effect of the development on parking

What decided it

The proposal would have a materially harmful effect on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area by appearing dominant and cramped in the streetscene, which is not outweighed by the limited housing and economic benefits.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy S5, Policy M1, Policy M2, Policy M9, Policy M10, Policy M15, Policy M16, Policy S1

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