Planning appeal decision
8 Anatase Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5AN
Planning appeal 3357419 at 8 Anatase Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5AN (Swale Borough Council) was allowed on 8 April 2025 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.1 Senora Way, particularly in regard of outlook and light.
an extension to the side of the existing detached garage
- Authority
- Swale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- ME10 5AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.1 Senora Way, particularly in regard of outlook and light
What decided it
The modest height and size of the extension with its roof pitching away from the neighbouring property, combined with its eastern orientation, means it would not cause significant harm to outlook, light or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM14Policy DM16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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.
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