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Parking Area South Of Mellinges Close, Nevill Court, Town Hill, West Malling , Kent , ME19 6HZ
Planning appeal 3351858 at Parking Area South Of Mellinges Close, Nevill Court, Town Hill, West Malling , Kent , ME19 6HZ (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was allowed on 14 April 2025 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupants of the development, having regard to privacy.
for the erection of 4no dwellings comprising of 2 x 2 bedroom terrace, 1 x 3 bedroom terrace, and 1 x 2 bedroom flat over garage. Provision of associated parking spaces and ancillary works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- ME19 6HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupants of the development, having regard to privacy
What decided it
The separation distance between plots, whilst limited, is consistent with the established character of the conservation area where tight urban form and mutual overlooking are expected and acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP24
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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