Planning appeal decision
394 Canterbury Road, Densole, CT18 7BH
Planning appeal 6011908 at 394 Canterbury Road, Densole, CT18 7BH (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was allowed on 14 September 2026 by Inspector L Gardner, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the landscape character and scenic beauty of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Proposed roof dormer extension to double garage & home office with games room / storage to roof space
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- L Gardner
- Postcode
- CT18 7BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the landscape character and scenic beauty of the Kent Downs National Landscape
What decided it
The proposed dormer would assimilate within the established character of the surrounding area, which already features similarly scaled roof dormer windows, and would cause no harm to the natural beauty or distinctive character of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NE3Policy HB1Policy HB8
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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