Retaining wall and gates at Lulworth, School Lane, Seal

“- 24/02297/HOUSE Revised expiry date 10 July 2026 Proposal: Installation of a front retaining wall and wooden electric gates. Retention of raised rear patio. Proposed glass balustrade to rear patio. Replacement roof to outbuilding in rear garden, and creation of a flat roof adjoining outbuilding to create a covered area. Amendments to first floor front Juliet balcony fenestration.”

“2) The development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with the following approved plans: Proposed Plans and Elevations (RA1688/REV C/02); Proposed Block Plan (Published on 18/11/2024); Location Plan, produced 29 August 2024; application form. For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.”

“National Planning Policy Framework In dealing with this application we have implemented the requirements in the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant/agent in a positive, proactive and creative way by offering a pre-application advice service; as appropriate updating applicants/agents of any issues that may arise in the processing of their application and where possible and if applicable suggesting solutions to secure a successful outcome.”

“15 Other: • Residential Extensions Supplementary Planning Document • Seal Conservation Area Appraisal • Sevenoaks District Conservation Areas: Conservation Area Design Guidance • Seal Village Design Statement • Kent Downs AONB Management Plan • Kent Downs National Landscape ‘Landscape Design Handbook…”

“The Conservation Officer has no objection to the wall. To ensure that the design and finish of the materials are appropriate, details of the stone walling being proposed shall be secured by condition. 57 As above, the proposed gate would be set along the driveway at right angles to the road, concealed by vegetation along the road frontage, and would not therefore be prominent or obtrusive within the setting of the listed buildings.”

“28 Following the submission of updated plans, the Conservation Officer provided amended comments which state: “- The retaining wall will be clad with reclaimed stone to match the adjacent wall to the south of the site. The locally appropriate material mitigates the austere appearance of the wall and subject to approval of materials details, there is no further objection to this element of the proposal in terms of Policy EN4.”

“It was moved by the Chairman that the recommendations within the report, as amended by the Late Observations, be agreed.”

“The motion was put to the vote and it was…”

“Resolved: That permission be granted subject to the following conditions:”

“4) Notwithstanding Condition 3 of this permission, the works to the dwelling and outbuilding as shown on the approved plans shall be constructed in accordance with the materials listed on the application form and as shown on the approved plans.”