®Planning appeal decision
148 Darnley Road , Gravesend , Kent, DA11 0SN
the erection of box dormer to the rear to provide space for an additional bedroom
- Authority
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pearce J
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 conserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Darnley Road Conservation Area
- the integrity of the Thames Estuary and Marshes Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site
What decided it
The significant harm to the conservation area and the adverse effect on the SPA and Ramsar site, combined with minimal public benefits and no new housing creation, outweighed any considerations in favour of the proposal.
The harm arising from the proposal to the conservation area and European site would be significant and its benefits modest, such that the adverse impacts would significantly and demonstrably outweigh any benefits; moreover, the protective policies in the Framework provided a clear reason for refusal.
Framework references: 11, 212, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy CS19, Policy CS20, Policy TC3, Policy CS12
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.