®Planning appeal decision
130 Dolphins Road, Folkestone, CT19 5QB
Planning appeal 6014928 at 130 Dolphins Road, Folkestone, CT19 5QB (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 19 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the removal of existing attached garage and conservatory, and proposed two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension with alterations to front garden to provide additional parking
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- CT19 5QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed side extension would read as a continuation of the host dwelling rather than a subordinate extension, creating a harmful terracing effect that conflicts with the development plan and cannot be justified under Policy S4 of the Framework.
The identified harm to character and appearance, given significant weight and conflict with the development plan, substantially outweighs the limited benefits of additional floorspace and short-term economic activity, such that Policy S4 indicates the proposal should not be approved.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HB1Policy HB8Policy L2(1)(d)Policy DP3(1)Policy DP3(3)
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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