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Dismissed29 April 20266005860

25 Taylor Road, Lydd on Sea, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9PA

Planning appeal 6005860 at 25 Taylor Road, Lydd on Sea, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9PA (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 29 April 2026 by Inspector Evans M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the streetscene and the character and appearance of the locality.

described on the application form as “Proposed rear extension and roof extension to provide habitable accommodation in the attic

Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans M
Postcode
TN29 9PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the streetscene and the character and appearance of the locality

What decided it

The bulk, mass and visual prominence of the enlarged roof with dormers would be excessive and discordant within the established character of the row of dwellings, causing readily apparent harm to the streetscene and locality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HB1Policy HB8

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