60a High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LN

Planning appeal 3373507 at 60a High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LN (Ashford Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building and features of special architectural or historic interest, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rolvenden Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.

for an extension and alterations including creation of car parking

Authority: Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Praine N
Postcode: TN17 4LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building and features of special architectural or historic interest, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rolvenden Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings
The effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The less than substantial but considerable harm to the designated heritage assets, particularly the erosion of spacing and group value between listed buildings, was not outweighed by the identified public benefits, and the proposal would also unacceptably compromise highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SP6HOU8ENV3bENV13ENV14TRA3aTRA7RNP1RNP6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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