Land at Old Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3JB

change of use of land from part storage to stationing of 'self-storage' containers and laying of associated hardsurfacing area

Authority: Canterbury City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Housden C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the location of the development
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including on the green gap
whether the development adequately secures a biodiversity net gain

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the open character of the green gap between Herne Bay and Whitstable, which would not be outweighed by the socio-economic benefits of the employment use.

Framework references: 11, 124, 135, 187, 232

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP4, Policy EMP1, Policy EMP4, Policy EMP14, Policy OS6, Policy OS7, Policy DBE3

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