22 The Close, Wilmington, DA2 7ES

Planning appeal 6008870 at 22 The Close, Wilmington, DA2 7ES (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 August 2026 by Inspector Edward Dade, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Inspector: Edward Dade
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy M1Policy M10Policy M14Policy S5

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