®Planning appeal decision
33 High Dewar Road, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 8DN
‘a 2 storey rear extension, 3 storey side extension, conversion of existing first floor 7 bed HMO, and loft conversion with dormer windows to create a total of 9 new residential flats, resubmission of application MC/22/2240’
- Authority
- Medway Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wright A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the height, prominence and complicated roofscape of the proposed development significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing supply benefit, even in the context of a five-year housing land supply shortfall.
the significant harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefit of nine residential flats contributing to housing supply
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy BNE1
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