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Dismissed8 July 20266005243

9 Spring Grove, Gravesend, DA12 1LL

Planning appeal 6005243 at 9 Spring Grove, Gravesend, DA12 1LL (Gravesham) was dismissed on 8 July 2026 by Inspector L Francis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the variation of condition 2 on the character and appearance of the area, and whether condition 8 is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of 3no four bedroom terraced dwellings without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 20200314, dated 17 July 2020

Authority
Gravesham
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
L Francis
Postcode
DA12 1LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the variation of condition 2 on the character and appearance of the area, and whether condition 8 is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The use of tarmac on the prominent sloping driveways would harm the character and appearance of the area and conflict with sustainable design requirements of Policy CS19, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 127

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