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Allowed22 September 20266013018

2 Hart Dyke Road, Swanley, BR8 7DE

Planning appeal 6013018 at 2 Hart Dyke Road, Swanley, BR8 7DE (Sevenoaks) was allowed on 22 September 2026 by Inspector L McKay, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of a first floor 'pilotis' side extension incorporating a catslide roof, with associated alterations including new fenestration and fence

Authority
Sevenoaks
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
L McKay
Postcode
BR8 7DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 40 St Mary's Road with particular regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The modest scale, simple design, significant setback from the front, and catslide roof design (which limits bulk at first floor level) mean the proposal would not harm character and appearance, and the limited depth and scale of the extension would not result in unacceptable loss of outlook or light to the neighbouring property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan (2015)Policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan (2015)

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