®Planning appeal decision
37 Fawkam Avenue, Longfield, DA3 7HS
Planning appeal 6010456 at 37 Fawkam Avenue, Longfield, DA3 7HS (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2026 by Inspector P H Wallace, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider area.
Ground floor rear extension to extend kitchen, build out three gables on the ground floor and create a new first floor with 5 bedrooms and then create 2 rooms in the loft for a cinema and games room. Conversion of the garage to a gym and home office.
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- P H Wallace
- Postcode
- DA3 7HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider area
What decided it
The concentration of varied architectural elements (multiple gables, asymmetrical roof forms, differing glazing treatments) within a single large-scale design would result in an odd appearance that detracts from the prevailing character of the street scene and fails to integrate appropriately with the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy M1Policy M10
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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