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Notice varied and upheld30 April 20263361079

135 Astra Drive, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4QF

Planning appeal 3361079 at 135 Astra Drive, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4QF (Gravesham Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 30 April 2026 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

described in the application form as ‘retention of existing single storey rear extension and demolition of existing garage to form additional amenity space’

Authority
Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Douglas L
Postcode
DA12 4QF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of occupiers of the site, with particular regard to their private garden space

What decided it

The single storey rear extension reduces private garden space to an unacceptable extent such that it fails to provide acceptable living conditions for occupiers of the site, contrary to Policy CS19.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS19

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