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Allowed31 July 20243343706

5 The Corniche, Sandgate, Kent, CT20 3TA

Planning appeal 3343706 at 5 The Corniche, Sandgate, Kent, CT20 3TA (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was allowed on 31 July 2024 by Inspector Young D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

an extension to living accommodation

Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Young D
Postcode
CT20 3TA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The eclectic mix of building styles that characterises The Corniche means a modest extension that respects the ridge height relationship to the main house would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HB1Policy HB8

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