Planning appeal decision
Padma House, The Drove, Fordwich, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0DE
Planning appeal 3342685 at Padma House, The Drove, Fordwich, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0DE (Canterbury City Council) was allowed on 13 August 2025 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations.
- Authority
- Canterbury City Council
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- CT2 0DE
What decided it
The LPA's request for further clarification and supporting documentation was reasonable given the lack of utility bills, council tax records, and ambiguity in the original application description, and therefore did not constitute unreasonable behaviour warranting a costs award.
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