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Allowed12 September 20243343941

11 Windward Road, Rochester, ME1 2ND

Planning appeal 3343941 at 11 Windward Road, Rochester, ME1 2ND (Medway Council) was allowed on 12 September 2024 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.

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Authority
Medway Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Thomas M
Postcode
ME1 2ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
  • Whether the proposal would result in harm to pedestrian and/or highway safety

What decided it

The substantial weight given to the benefits of the development for a child resident with a serious medical condition affecting breathing and walking outweighed the identified harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BNE1Policy T1Policy T2

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