Planning appeal decision
58 Roseleigh Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1RR
Planning appeal 6003297 at 58 Roseleigh Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1RR (Swale Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2026 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.57 Roseleigh Road, particularly in regard to outlook and light.
the erection of a single storey rear extension including 1no. rooflight
- Authority
- Swale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- ME10 1RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.57 Roseleigh Road, particularly in regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The visually overbearing impact of the rear extension on the outlook and residential living environment of the neighbouring occupiers at No.57 Roseleigh Road, which would diminish their reasonable enjoyment of their property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM14Policy DM15
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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