Horns Oak Farm Horns Oak Road, Meopham, GRAVESEND, DA13 0BX

redevelopment of site. Demolition of existing commercial, stables and 1no. two bedroom apartment. Erection of up to 5 No. dwellings

Authority: Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Glassar S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development, with particular regard to: (a) whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt and its effect on openness; (b) the effect on character and appearance including the Kent Downs National Landscape; and (c) whether any harm is clearly outweighed by other considerations to amount to very special circumstances.

What decided it

The proposal constitutes redevelopment of previously developed land that would not cause substantial harm to the openness of the Green Belt, and would not harm the character and appearance of the Kent Downs National Landscape, making it suitable in principle for residential development.

Framework references: 154

Plan policies cited: Policy CS02, Policy CS12

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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