Planning appeal decision
Plumtree Park, Pye Corner, , Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1EF
Planning appeal 3361969 at Plumtree Park, Pye Corner, , Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1EF (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed on 4 June 2025 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development provides acceptable living conditions for the occupants of the site, with particular regard to the provision of external amenity space.
the provision of 2no. additional Gypsy/Traveller pitches
- Authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
- Inspector
- Wright A
- Postcode
- ME17 1EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development provides acceptable living conditions for the occupants of the site, with particular regard to the provision of external amenity space
What decided it
The provision of substantial undeveloped grassed areas within the appellant's control accessible from the mobile homes, combined with the well-spaced layout of the additional pitches, provides acceptable living conditions and external amenity space for occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPRSP15
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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