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Dismissed25 July 20253366820

9 Chipstead Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SL

Planning appeal 3366820 at 9 Chipstead Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SL (Sevenoaks District Council) was dismissed on 25 July 2025 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.

First-floor side and front extension. Raise height of roof and insert dormers to enable loft conversion. Single storey side extension, new front porch. New flue and alterations to fenestration

Authority
Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Lawrence E
Postcode
TN13 2SL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 Chipstead Park with particular regard to visual impact

What decided it

The projecting front gable would materially harm the character and appearance of the street scene and local area, which constitutes a compelling reason for dismissal that outweighs the benefits to the appellant.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy SP1Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy DM2

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