131 Central Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5BH

raising of ridge height and construction of first floor side and rear extension, together with 1no. dormer on side/rear roof slope with roof lights and 2no. rooflights on southern elevation, to facilitate the conversion of the loft into habitable space

Authority: Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lock H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
The living conditions of occupants of proposed bedrooms 1 and 3
The living conditions of occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to privacy

What decided it

The proposal would detract from the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area in conflict with Policy CS19, and would provide inadequate living conditions in proposed Bedroom 3 due to its small size and restricted head height.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS19

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