Old Beams Yard, Rhee Wall, Brenzett, Kent, TN29 9UB

Planning appeal 3370141 at Old Beams Yard, Rhee Wall, Brenzett, Kent, TN29 9UB (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was allowed on 2 July 2026 by Inspector Kirkaldy J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions for prospective occupiers with particular regard to availability of internal space, outdoor amenity space and privacy.

for conversion of existing building from office use to a residential/work unit

Authority: Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Kirkaldy J
Postcode: TN29 9UB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions for prospective occupiers with particular regard to availability of internal space, outdoor amenity space and privacy

What decided it

The Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply, combined with the proposal's compliance with living condition standards and sustainable location, outweighed the limited harm from the shortfall in outdoor amenity space.

The moderate benefits of boosting housing supply, supporting economic growth and promoting sustainable development outweighed the limited harm from the deficiency in external amenity space, when assessed against the Framework as a whole under the tilted balance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HB3Policy HB1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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