Land at Hatfield Lodge, The Street, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8DP

the erection of one and a half storey dwelling, following the demolition of existing garage

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Stodmarsh Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA), Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Ramsar site
the character and appearance of the Chilham conservation area, the setting of the grade II listed buildings of Hatfield Lodge, Hatfield House and The Woolpack Inn and the surrounding area
the impact on trees

What decided it

The proposal could not demonstrate nutrient neutrality to protect the integrity of the Stodmarsh SAC, SPA, SSSI and Ramsar site, as the Ashford Borough's mitigation strategy had not been finalised and no mechanism existed to secure the necessary contributions.

Framework references: 193, 212, 219, 220, 136

Plan policies cited: ENV1, SP1, SP6, HOU3a, ENV3b, ENV13, ENV14

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