®Planning appeal decision
22 The Close, Wilmington, DA2 7ES
demolition of existing dwelling, conservatory and garage and erection of 2 No. two-storey 5-bedroom dwellings including provision of rear dormer windows to both provide accommodation within the roof space
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- DA2 7ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the health and longevity of valued trees
- Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location having regard to the local development strategy
What decided it
The identified harms to character and appearance and to the health and longevity of protected trees, which carry significant weight against the proposal and are not outweighed by its modest benefits in the context of no housing land shortfall.
The modest benefits of the proposal, including the net addition of one dwelling, sustainability of location, and economic and social benefits, do not outweigh the significant disbenefits comprising harm to character and appearance and harm to the health and longevity of valued trees.
Plan policies cited: Policy M1, Policy M10, Policy M14, Policy S5
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.