62A The Coach House, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LR

Planning appeal 3367832 at 62A The Coach House, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LR (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 4 September 2025 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounds, including the Tenterden Conservation Area.

for the demolition of existing garden sheds and rear conservatory. Strip out of existing dwelling followed by refurbishment of existing dwelling including erection of a single storey rear extension with glazed link and store. Alterations to the fenestration of the existing dwelling together with associated landscaping works

Authority: Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hall C
Postcode: TN30 6LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounds, including the Tenterden Conservation Area

What decided it

The backland location with limited public visibility, contemporary design approach, and positioning that maintains the host building as the foremost element, combined with removal of existing structures, results in a neutral effect that preserves the conservation area character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HOU8Policy ENV13
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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