®Planning appeal decision
28 Lanes Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, KENT, DA11 7HR
the erection of detached one bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether suitable living conditions would be provided for future occupants of the proposal, with regard to privacy and outlook
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with regard to pedestrian safety and the provision of parking
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing benefits of a single dwelling, even under the tilted balance.
The benefits of housing supply and delivery were outweighed by the significant adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance, unsuitable living conditions for future occupants and unacceptable highway safety effects.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS19, Policy CS15, Policy CS11, Policy T5, Policy CS12
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