®Planning appeal decision
326 Pump Lane, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7TJ
two new-build dwelling houses on the land adjacent to 326 Pump Lane
- Authority
- Medway Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Grierson E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling, 326 Pump Lane, with regard to outlook
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance of the rural area and to neighbouring living conditions outweighs the limited housing benefit of two dwellings, even under the presumption in favour of sustainable development.
The adverse impact of granting planning permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of two dwellings when considered against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy BNE1, Policy BNE2, Policy BNE25, Policy BNE34
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.