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Dismissed24 September 20266007698

1C Wickenden Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3PJ

Planning appeal 6007698 at 1C Wickenden Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3PJ (Sevenoaks) was dismissed on 24 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the roof materials of the approved extensions would have on the character and appearance of the area.

Authority
Sevenoaks
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
TN13 3PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that varying the roof materials of the approved extensions would have on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed smooth grey concrete roof tiles would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by being visually jarring against the existing property and in stark contrast with the prevailing red and brown roof tiles that form the cohesive and distinctive character of the locality.

The limited private benefits to the appellant are substantially outweighed by the adverse effects on character and appearance; the Framework does not provide support for the development and there are no material considerations of sufficient weight to depart from the development plan

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan 2015Policy SP1 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy 2011Policy C4 of the Sevenoaks Town Neighbourhood Plan 2023
Judgments
Burroughs Day v Bristol City Council [1996]

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