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Dismissed18 June 20266005475

Nirvana, Moultain Hill, Swanley, BR8 8BS

Planning appeal 6005475 at Nirvana, Moultain Hill, Swanley, BR8 8BS (Sevenoaks) was dismissed on 18 June 2026 by Inspector Philip Willmer, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street scene.

a two-storey rear extension, second storey addition, loft conversion, two roof dormer windows, rooflights, and associated internal and external alterations to create a large single family dwelling

Authority
Sevenoaks
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Philip Willmer
Postcode
BR8 8BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street scene
  • The effect of the proposed new crossover on highway safety and the provision of safe parking
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers in respect of its potential to result in a loss of light, loss of privacy and visual intrusion

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance of the street scene caused by the scale, form and design of the extended dwelling, combined with harm to highway and pedestrian safety from the inadequate parking provision, were compelling objections that outweighed any other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy EN1Policy SP1Policy EN2

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