The Coach House, High Street, Bidborough, Kent, TN3 0UP

the construction of two-storey extension with single- storey element, increase patio area to level throughout, alter existing walls to match appearance of extension, installation of approved bedroom window with different location, removal of existing balcony & installation of full height window, installation of air con unit, timber wall on boundary

Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Perrins N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring property Deacon House with specific regard to overlooking and privacy

What decided it

The imposition of a condition requiring permanent boundary treatment to mitigate overlooking and loss of privacy to Deacon House, which would ensure the development causes no materially greater harm than the previously approved scheme.

Plan policies cited: Policy EN1 of the Tunbridge Wells Local Plan 2006, Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

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