®Planning appeal decision
64 Sussex Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8NB
demolition of existing extensions to 64 Sussex Avenue, new extension, and conversion of 64 Sussex Avenue into two two-bedroom flats. Erection of a new two- storey detached building comprising two two-bedroom flats, with access from Sussex Avenue and fronting Blue Line Lane, including bin store, cycle storage, and landscaping
- Authority
- Ashford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Queens Road Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 21 Sturges Road with particular regard to outlook and privacy
- Whether living conditions for future occupiers would be satisfactory in respect of outdoor amenity space
- Whether the absence of off-street parking would harm highway and pedestrian safety
- The effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Stodmarsh Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation
What decided it
The adverse effect on the integrity of the Stodmarsh habitats site, which under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations precludes the proposal from proceeding, is decisive.
The benefits of housing delivery and use of a windfall site within the settlement were outweighed by the harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and the adverse effect on the integrity of the Stodmarsh habitats site.
Framework references: 57, 195
Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP6, Policy HOU3a, Policy ENV14, Policy HOU15, Policy TRA3(a), Policy ENV1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.