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Allowed11 August 20253364087

111 Douglas Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2UD

Planning appeal 3364087 at 111 Douglas Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2UD (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council) was allowed on 11 August 2025 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

for the erection of a two storey side extension to create an additional two bedroom dwelling, including reconfiguration of the roof, new dormer windows, internal reconfiguration of the existing dwelling and associated access and landscaping works

Authority
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hall C
Postcode
TN9 2UD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The extension would visually connect with the existing residence and, in the context of the multi-faceted character of the street scene, would integrate without material harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP24Policy SQ1

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