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Dismissed31 March 20266004341

4 Trumans Farm Cottages, Willow Lane, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PF

Planning appeal 6004341 at 4 Trumans Farm Cottages, Willow Lane, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PF (Maidstone 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 character and appearance of the host dwelling and the rural location.

the removal of 2no. shipping containers and erection of a double garage with store above

Authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
TN12 6PF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the rural location

What decided it

The proposed development would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the rural location due to its excessive size, height, and prominent siting, conflicting with development plan policies requiring outbuildings to be subservient and not adversely impact countryside openness.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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