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Dismissed7 October 20243343867

18 - 20 Station Road, Longfield, DA3 7QD

Planning appeal 3343867 at 18 - 20 Station Road, Longfield, DA3 7QD (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 October 2024 by Inspector McCreery D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal when regard is paid to the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing mixed use building and erection of new 4 storey mixed use building with ground floor pharmacy with 12 residential dwellings above, parking, access, bins and cycle provision

Authority
Dartford Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
McCreery D
Postcode
DA3 7QD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal when regard is paid to the character and appearance of the area
  • parking provision
  • accordance with windfall policy in Policy S5 of the Dartford Plan

What decided it

The harmful effect on character and appearance of the area, resulting from the proposal's boxy design, absence of pitched roof, and excessive bulk, which conflicts with the development plan and is not outweighed by material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S5Policy M1Policy M14Policy M16
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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