One self-build dwelling at Finglesham Well, The Street, Finglesham

The site

The site is garden land on the corner of The Street and Marley Lane, within Finglesham’s settlement confines, with access from The Street.

“The proposal is to erect a single dwelling within the rear garden of Finglesham Well which is considered to be a Non-Designated Heritage Asset (NDHA). Access to the site would be via an existing access onto The Street.”

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Earlier planning history

An attached granny annexe at the site was granted permission in 2010.

“10/00589 - Erection of an attached granny annexe - Granted…”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended permission because the proposal accorded with policy, preserved the street scene, protected the heritage asset and avoided unacceptable residential harm.

“The erection of a dwelling in this location, due to the siting, scale and design would preserve the character and appearance of the street scene and surrounding area. In addition, the proposals would result in no harm to the residential amenities of the surrounding dwellings and provide a good level of amenity for future occupiers. The proposals would therefore accord with the aims and objectives of the local plan and the NPPF.”

“I PLANNING PERMISSION BE GRANTED subject to completion of a S106 legal agreement, or online payment (to secure the required contributions) and conditions:”

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Consultation responses

KCC Highways did not consider consultation necessary, Southern Water requested drainage controls, and no comments came from the parish council or KCC Archaeology.

“Northbourne Parish Council – No comments received…”

“Southern Water – Advice provided for the applicant – request a condition relating to foul and surface water drainage to be included.”

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Views from others

Nine objections concerned access, emergency vehicles, privacy, precedent, overdevelopment, drainage, rural character and biodiversity; four comments supported the proposal.

“Third party Representations: 9 representations in objection and are summarised below: - The access is at a narrow point on the road and is dangerous - Limited access for emergency vehicles, refuse or other delivery vehicles to navigate - Will significantly impact on privacy of neighbouring dwellings - This will set a precedent for development within a hamlet - Overdevelopment of the land - No new builds in Finglesham for over 35 years - Concerns over drainage - The addition…”

“- Immediate neighbours raise no concerns - The build will enable the owners of Finglesham Well to stay in the village f) 1. The Site and the Proposal…”

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Discussion at committee

The Senior Planner and Team Leader explained the dwelling’s orientation, separate accesses, tree protection options and archaeology safeguards while councillors asked questions.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to a legal agreement or online payment and the listed planning conditions.

“RESOLVED: (a) That, subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement or online payment (to secure the required contributions), Application No DOV/26/00177 be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“(b) That powers be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to settle any necessary planning conditions in line…”

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