Street Record, Callis Way, Parkwood, Gillingham, ME8 9PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the provision of open space
• whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for its future occupiers with particular regard to the size and quality of external amenity areas and to outlook
• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial adverse impact on the loss of existing open space, combined with harm to character and appearance and unacceptable living conditions, substantially outweighs the modest benefits of housing delivery in the context of the 3.1-year housing land supply shortfall.

The modest benefits of the proposed development, including contribution to housing land supply (3.1 years), sustainable location, and potential accommodation for older or less able persons, are substantially outweighed by the substantial adverse impact on the loss of existing open space, harm to the character and appearance of the area, and unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers.