Planning appeal decision
17 Oast Meadow, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0AS
Planning appeal 3366781 at 17 Oast Meadow, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0AS (Ashford Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 July 2025 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed extension on the architectural integrity of the host property and thereby the character and appearance of the street scene.
removal of garage to build two storey side extension
- Authority
- Ashford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- TN24 0AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed extension on the architectural integrity of the host property and thereby the character and appearance of the street scene
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 15 Oast Meadow in terms of the potential for the development to result in overlooking leading to a loss of privacy
What decided it
The combination of significant harm to the architectural integrity and character of the host property and semi-detached pair, together with material loss of privacy to the neighbouring dwelling that could not be adequately mitigated, justified dismissal of the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP6Policy HOU8Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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