Appledore Rays Hill, Horton Kirby, Dartford, DA4 9DB

Planning appeal 3349188 at Appledore Rays Hill, Horton Kirby, Dartford, DA4 9DB (Sevenoaks District Council) was allowed on 26 February 2025 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounds, including the Horton Kirby Conservation Area.

for the demolition of existing dwelling, erection of replacement dwelling

Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hall C
Postcode: DA4 9DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounds, including the Horton Kirby Conservation Area
The living conditions of the occupants of Tranby Croft having regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposal would not result in demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounds or the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, and therefore complies with the relevant development plan policies and national guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP1 of the Sevenoaks Local Development Plan Core Strategy February 2011Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan February 2015Policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan February 2015Policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan February 2015

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