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Dismissed2 April 20253358517

39 Gordon Close, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8RG

Planning appeal 3358517 at 39 Gordon Close, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8RG (Ashford Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 April 2025 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.

a two-storey side extension

Authority
Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Desai S
Postcode
TN24 8RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
  • the effect upon parking provision and highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area through its dominant scale and position, and would reduce parking provision below policy requirements, creating highway safety concerns.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP6Policy HOU8Policy TRA3aSupplementary Guidance Note 10 'Domestic Extensions in Urban and Rural Areas' (2004)Residential Parking SPD (2010)

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