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Allowed26 March 20263361039

Land North of The Meads, Huntstreet, Crundale, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7EL

Planning appeal 3361039 at Land North of The Meads, Huntstreet, Crundale, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7EL (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Steen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the Council's refusal to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded.

change of use of the land and construction of a detached independent dwellinghouse. Summary

Authority
Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type
ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Steen A
Postcode
CT4 7EL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the Council's refusal to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded

What decided it

The building was substantially complete and occupied for at least 10 years from 13 June 2012 to the application date of 20 December 2023, meaning no enforcement action could be taken and the development became lawful.

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