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Dismissed2 October 20253360939

2 Parsonage Chase, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JL

Planning appeal 3360939 at 2 Parsonage Chase, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JL (Swale Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 October 2025 by Inspector Glassar S, 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 demolition of existing outbuildings. Erection of 2no. detached 2 bedroom bungalows with associated car parking, driveway and access

Authority
Swale Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Glassar S
Postcode
ME12 3JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The substantial harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing provision, even in an area with insufficient housing supply.

The benefits of housing provision, economic benefits, and sustainable location carried considerable positive weight, but the substantial harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours, which are perennial Framework requirements, significantly and demonstrably outweighed those benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CP3CP4DM14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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