Issue - meetings

Erection of a two storey side extension to create a two bedroom dwelling, including reconfiguration of the roof, new dormer windows, internal reconfiguration of the existing dwelling to incorporate a loft conversion and associated access and landscaping works. (Self-build)

Erection of a two storey side extension to create a two bedroom dwelling, including reconfiguration of the roof, new dormer windows, internal reconfiguration of the existing dwelling to incorporate a loft conversion and associated access and landscaping works. (Self-build)

After careful consideration of the points raised by the speakers and the submitted details and conditions set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health, Members expressed significant concern in respect of the policy non-compliance with regard to the built form and design of the proposed development being detracting from the unique characteristics and distinctiveness of the local area.

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be REFUSED for the following reason:

1.            The proposal by reason of its built form and design creates a cramped form of development eroding the character of the area, which is contrary to Policy SQ1 of the Managing Development and the Environment Development Plan Document 2010 and Policy CP24 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Core Strategy 2007.

[Speakers: Mr D Beagley, Mrs E Williams and Mr M Williams (members of the public) addressed the Committee in person.]