Planning appeal decision
57 Knole Road, Dartford, DA1 3JN
Planning appeal 6010760 at 57 Knole Road, Dartford, DA1 3JN (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 August 2026 by Inspector P H Wallace, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene.
erection of part first floor and part single storey side/rear extensions, single storey front extension to the garage, infill of existing porch, and alterations and extension to the roof including a rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- P H Wallace
- Postcode
- DA1 3JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
The replacement of the existing hipped roof with gable ends and introduction of a crown roof would sit noticeably at odds with the prevailing architectural composition of the group and erode the coherent roofscape that contributes to its distinctiveness.
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.
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