®Planning appeal decision
The Chapel Constance Grove, DARTFORD, DA1 2GA
the erection of a single storey front and side extension to provide kitchen to existing children’s nursery
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Price A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
- whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of adjacent Grade II listed buildings, and the extent to which the works preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dartford Town Centre Conservation Area
What decided it
The prominent position and projection of the glazed link beyond the side elevation would unbalance the appearance of the building and harmfully clutter its character, contrary to local plan policies on design quality and non-designated heritage assets, and this harm could not be outweighed by the operational benefits of the proposal.
Plan policies cited: Policy M1, Policy M6, Policy M5
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.