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Allowed15 October 20266007106

Blackthorn Farm, Wrotham Road, Culverstone Green, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0QW

Planning appeal 6007106 at Blackthorn Farm, Wrotham Road, Culverstone Green, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0QW (Gravesham) was allowed on 15 October 2026, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

up to 100no residential dwellings (including affordable housing) with all matters reserved except for access, with creation of a new access from A227/South Street

Authority
Gravesham
Appeal type
major · Planning
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential
Postcode
DA13 0QW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt

What decided it

The proposal satisfied all criteria of Framework Policy GB7(1)(g) (grey belt, unmet housing need, sustainable location and Golden Rules compliance), meaning it was not inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS02Policy CS11Policy CS12Policy CS13Policy CS14Policy CS16Policy CS19
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy GB2Policy GB6Policy GB7Policy GB8Policy TR3Policy TR4Policy TR6Policy CC2Policy DP3

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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