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Dismissed2 February 20266001068

50 Lewis Road, Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9JG

Planning appeal 6001068 at 50 Lewis Road, Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9JG (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2026 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area.

a replacement dwelling including the demolition of an existing bungalow and erection of a detached 2-storey house

Authority
Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Courtney T
Postcode
DA13 9JG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings, with particular regard to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The proposal's excessive height, massing and assertive roof form would be incongruous within the streetscene and would create an overbearing relationship with the neighbouring property, conflicting with Policy CS19.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS19

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