®Planning appeal decision
33 Tonbridge Road, MAIDSTONE, Kent, ME16 8RX
described on the application form as ‘Alterations to the ground floor commercial unit to improve layout and accessibility. New disabled ramp/ access to the rear of the site. Creation of 3 no. flats at first floor level. Creation of new access and egress. A ssociated landscaping and parking.’1
- Authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bristow T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on historic integrity
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the boundary wall, at the lowest end of that spectrum, is clearly and convincingly justified by the public benefits of bringing the listed building back into productive economic use, providing additional housing, and securing its long-term maintenance and viability.
The less than substantial harm to the historic boundary wall is outweighed by the public benefits of securing the building's optimum viable use, providing 3 additional residential units, generating economic and employment benefits, restoring the plot's historic character through landscaping, and achieving 21.26% biodiversity net gain.
Framework references: 11, 56, 78, 135, 161, 187, 202, 211, 212, 213, 215
Plan policies cited: LPRSP14(B), LPRENV1, LPRSP15, LPRHOU2, LPRQD6
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.