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Allowed13 August 20253364379

14 The Bridge Approach, Whitstable, CT5 1RA

Planning appeal 3364379 at 14 The Bridge Approach, Whitstable, CT5 1RA (Canterbury City Council) was allowed on 13 August 2025 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

a new detached two-bed bungalow

Authority
Canterbury City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Smith D
Postcode
CT5 1RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's form, height, footprint and design would respect and reinforce the local context without harming character and appearance, and ecological impacts would be adequately mitigated through the unilateral undertaking.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DBE3Policy SP6Policy LB5

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