Starwood, Pear Tree Lane, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3JU

Planning appeal 3370656 at Starwood, Pear Tree Lane, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3JU (Gravesham Borough Council) was allowed on 6 January 2026 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

Demolition of 4 No. stable buildings, 2 No. canopies and removal of 2 No. containers, 1 No. portacabin and hardsurfacing and alterations and extension to existing concrete framed structure to form detached bungalow with three bedrooms and use of existing access

Authority: Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pattison B
Postcode: DA12 3JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
the effect of the proposal on European protected sites

What decided it

The proposal constitutes development of grey belt land that meets all criteria of Framework paragraph 155, particularly the requirement for a sustainable location, and therefore does not constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS01CS02CS12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 55Paragraph 110Paragraph 115Paragraph 143Paragraph 153Paragraph 154Paragraph 155

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