1 Strand Close, Meopham, GRAVESEND, DA13 0EG

two storey rear and side extension, ground floor front and side extension

Authority: Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Davies N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
Effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the existing occupiers of the property, particularly in regard of outdoor living space
Effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, No.45 Huntingfield Road

What decided it

The proposed development would create a visually harmful blank and featureless rear elevation that would be out of keeping with the residential character of the area when viewed from Huntingfield Road, conflicting with Policy CS19 of the Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy 2014.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS19 of the Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy 2014

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