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Dismissed25 September 20266010408

Pigeon Farm Cottage, Cold Harbour Lane, Bobbing, ME9 8NN

Planning appeal 6010408 at Pigeon Farm Cottage, Cold Harbour Lane, Bobbing, ME9 8NN (Swale) was dismissed on 25 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to the development plan and the Framework.

temporary change of use of land to store plant machinery and equipment (Use Class E(g)(iii) for three years

Authority
Swale
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
employment-industrial
Postcode
ME9 8NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to the development plan and the Framework
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate that the business could not operate from available alternative commercial premises within Sittingbourne, and the proposal therefore lacked the necessary support under both the Local Plan and the Framework for development outside settlements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST3Policy DM3Policy CP1Policy DM14Policy CP4

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