283 Lowfield Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1LB

a new 3 bedroom house to be built on vacant (garden) land towards the side of the existing house

Authority: Dartford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Knight A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 283 Lowfield Street and of future occupiers of the proposed dwelling, with particular reference to amenity space
the character and appearance of the area
highway safety, with particular reference to parking provision

What decided it

The proposed development would result in unacceptable living conditions for occupiers and harm to character and appearance, and would not comply with parking standards, and these adverse impacts outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery.

the adverse impacts of the proposal on living conditions, character and appearance, and highway safety outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CS1, Policy CS10, Policy DP2, Policy DP4, Policy DP5, Policy DP6, Policy DP7, Policy DP8, Policy M1, Policy M2, Policy M9, Policy M10, Policy M11, Policy M17

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