241 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LL

‘box extension to rear elevation to enable loft conversion for additional sleeping accommodation; new part gable wall/roof extension to allow for roof box extension; new parking arrangements to front garden with drop kerb and crossover’

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area
The effect of the proposed development on pedestrian and highway safety

What decided it

The removal of the front boundary wall and provision of hardstanding for parking would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area, and vehicles reversing onto the busy classified road would be prejudicial to pedestrian and highway safety, contrary to the development plan.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy CS19, Policy CS11, Saved Policy T5

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