®Planning appeal decision
40 Cross Lane East, Gravesend, DA12 5HB
the demolition of existing garage, erection of a two-storey side extension and conversion of dwelling (use class C3) into a 9-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (sui generis)
- Authority
- Gravesham
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- DA12 5HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposals on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
- the effect of the proposals on the Thames Estuary and Marshes Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site
What decided it
In Appeal A, the absence of secured mitigation for the Thames Estuary and Marshes SPA and Ramsar site engaged the exception to the tilted balance under paragraph 11(d)(i) of the Framework; in Appeal B, the significant harms to character and living conditions demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply and efficient land use.
Appeal A: the tilted balance was not engaged due to the absence of secured habitats mitigation, and the identified harms clearly outweighed the benefits. Appeal B: the tilted balance was engaged, but the significant harms to character and living conditions demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply, housing choice and efficient use of a sustainably located site.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS14, Policy CS19, Policy H5, Policy CS12
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.