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Dismissed7 October 20253369199

8 Derwent Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TB

Planning appeal 3369199 at 8 Derwent Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TB (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 October 2025 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the street scene.

Erection of new infill timber fence along northern and eastern boundaries

Authority
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans L
Postcode
TN4 9TB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the street scene

What decided it

The solid close boarded fence's length and height create an overly harsh and dominant visual impact that is incongruous with the open and spacious character of the cul de sac and harms the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1 of the Tunbridge Wells Borough Local Plan 2006Policy 4 of the Tunbridge Wells Borough Core Strategy 2010Policy 5 of the Tunbridge Wells Borough Core Strategy 2010Policy EN1 of the Tunbridge Wells Borough Submission Local Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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