Planning appeal decision
Land Adjoining 10 Links Way, Littlestone, Newromney, Kent, TN28 8PS
Planning appeal 3364333 at Land Adjoining 10 Links Way, Littlestone, Newromney, Kent, TN28 8PS (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of 1no. dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- TN28 8PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers
What decided it
The proposed development would be harmful to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of future occupiers, conflicting with Policies HB1 and HB3 of the development plan, and these harms substantially and demonstrably outweigh the housing supply benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HB1Policy HB3Policy HB10
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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