1 Broomhill Cottages, Hansletts Lane, Ospringe, FAVERSHAM, ME13 0RS

‘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

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.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DM24, Policy DM14, Policy DM28

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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