Planning appeal decision
2 Orpins Close, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PT
Planning appeal 3374520 at 2 Orpins Close, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PT (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 3 March 2026 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to obstruction or conflict of the access and highway safety.
formation of a new driveway off existing dropped kerb access
- Authority
- Ashford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- TN25 6PT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to obstruction or conflict of the access and highway safety
What decided it
Insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the proposal would have an adverse impact upon living conditions of neighbouring occupiers or highway safety, thereby complying with Policy SP6 and NPPF paragraph 117(c).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 117
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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