®Planning appeal decision
1 Broomhill Cottages, Hansletts Lane, Ospringe, Faversham, ME13 0RS
Planning appeal 3350751 at 1 Broomhill Cottages, Hansletts Lane, Ospringe, Faversham, ME13 0RS (Swale Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 March 2025 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
‘outline planning for 3 bedroom bungalow and double garage’
- Authority
- Swale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wright A
- Postcode
- ME13 0RS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Kent Downs National Landscape
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to traffic noise
- the effect of the proposal on protected species and their habitats
What decided it
The Framework's National Landscape policies provide a strong reason to refuse the development notwithstanding the shortfall in housing land supply.
The tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework was engaged due to the Council's inability to demonstrate five years of housing land supply, but the application of the Framework's National Landscape policies provided a strong reason to refuse the development, which outweighed the presumption in favour of approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM24Policy DM14Policy DM28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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