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Dismissed13 June 20253356033

28 Lanes Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7HR

Planning appeal 3356033 at 28 Lanes Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7HR (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 June 2025 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
DA11 7HR

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS19Policy CS15Policy CS11Policy T5Policy CS12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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