Two detached homes at Perran, Charles Road, Badgers Mount

What was proposed

The application sought outline permission to demolish two buildings, create a development plot and build two detached homes, with all matters reserved.

“- 26/00546/OUT Revised expiry date 10 July 2026 Proposal: Outline application for demolition of two existing buildings, creation of a development plot and the erection of two detached dwelling with all matters reserved.”

“15) Any application for approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to this permission shall be in substantial accordance with the following parameter plans and details: i) Site Location Plan (3/3/26) ii) Site Plan - 79945/1D iii) Design and Access and Planning Statement To ensure that the development achieves high quality design and safeguards landscape and neighbouring amenities and wildlife, in accordance with paragraphs 129, 135, 193 and 198 of the National Planning Policy…”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site is garden land beside an existing detached home, within the Green Belt and Kent Downs National Landscape, near woodland and a public right of way.

“Description of site 1 The site is a garden land associated with the detached dwelling known as ‘Perran’, which is located on Charles Road on the outskirts of the village of Badgers Mount. 2 The site forms part of residential development which runs along Highland Road and Charles Road. The site lies within the Metropolitan Green Belt and Kent Downs National Landscape.”

“Constraints 13 The following constraints apply: • Metropolitan Green Belt • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • Biodiversity Opportunity Area • Public Right of Way (to front of site) • Local Wildlife Site (to front of site) • Ancient Woodland (to front of site) • Tree Preservation order (to front of site)”

Officer report

Earlier applications and appeals

Earlier proposals for one dwelling and a replacement dwelling were refused and dismissed on appeal, while a later one-dwelling outline application was granted.

“Relevant planning history 4 21/04242/OUT - Outline application for creation of an infill plot and the erection of a detached dwelling with all matters reserved. – REFUSE 5 24/00774/HYB - Hybrid planning application to consist of: a) Full planning application for demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings. Subdivision of land with construction of replacement dwelling with associated landscaping. b) Outline application for one dwelling with all matters reserved - REFUSE”

“Appeal history 7 22/00039/RFPLN - Outline application for creation of an infill plot and the erection of a detached dwelling with all matters reserved - DISMISSED 8 24/00051/RFPLN - Hybrid planning application to consist of: a) Full planning application for demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings. Subdivision of land with construction of replacement dwelling with associated landscaping.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, finding the site appropriate previously developed land and judging that the proposal would not cause substantial Green Belt harm.

“57 Appeal decision (APP/G2245/W/24/3351967) reaffirms the site as PDL. As such, it is next a case of determining whether the proposed development would cause substantial harm to the openness of the Green Belt. 58 As this is an outline application the final details relating to layout, scale and appearance of the properties remain unknown however, an illustrative site layout has been provided along with confirmation that the development would be for two storey dwellings.”

“Instead, this permission seeks to place two dwellings adjacent to the existing dwelling rather than the approved one. 62 The indicative block plan shows how two dwellings could occupy the site in much the same way as the approved single dwelling, with a similar building line to its neighbours and not encroaching into the more open countryside to the north.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

The parish council objected to Green Belt, woodland, landscape, character, highway and drainage impacts, while consultees generally raised no objection or sought controls.

“Consultations responses 14 Badgers Mount Parish Council – Object: The proposal represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt, fails to protect adjacent Ancient Woodland, and would materially harm the character and setting of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Although the applicant refers to the recently approved outline permission for a single dwelling, that decision does not establish a precedent for the creation of two additional plots.”

Officer report

Who addressed the committee

The committee heard from a speaker against the application, a speaker for it, parish representatives and the local member.

Members’ discussion

Members considered the efficient use of land in a residential area and the effect of a second dwelling on the Green Belt.

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

“Members discussed the proposal, with consideration to the efficient use of land in a residential area, and the impact of a second dwelling on the site on the Green Belt.”

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The vote

The chairman moved the report’s recommendation, and the motion was put to the vote.

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

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The committee’s decision

The committee resolved to grant outline planning permission subject to the listed conditions.

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

“1) The development to which this permission relates must be begun before: - The expiration of three years from the date of this permission; or -The expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters whichever is the later.”

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