Fairlight, Swain Road, Tenterden, TN30 6PD

the demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 4no. dwellings with private amenity alongside associated landscaping, parking and access

Authority: Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Davies N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the overdevelopment and visual density of the proposal significantly and demonstrably outweighs the housing supply benefits, even in the context of the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The substantial adverse impact on character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing supply, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP2, Policy SOP6, Policy HOU3a, Policy HOU10

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