The Cottage, School Hill, Bodsham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5JQ

Planning appeal 6003290 at The Cottage, School Hill, Bodsham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5JQ (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 22 May 2026 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether Condition 3 attached to planning permission ref 24/1405/FH is necessary and reasonable having regard to the effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 1 Collett Close, with particular regard to privacy and overlooking.

Installation of one roof light to garage roof, reorientation of external staircase, installation of PV panels to garage, and erection of new garden shed

Authority: Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Courtney T
Postcode: TN25 5JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether Condition 3 attached to planning permission ref 24/1405/FH is necessary and reasonable having regard to the effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 1 Collett Close, with particular regard to privacy and overlooking

What decided it

The reoriented staircase with extended raised landing platform creates direct and elevated views towards the neighbouring property's rear windows that would result in unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy, making the privacy screen condition necessary to mitigate this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HB1Policy HB8

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