Replacement dwelling and pool at Carfrae, Upper Street, Kingsdown, Deal

“26/00109 – Erection of dwelling and swimming pool; erection of outbuildings to include changing room/office, bicycle/bin storage, ground- mounted air-source heat pumps, solar panels to outbuilding, pergola and landscaping (existing dwelling to be demolished) (self-build) - Carfrae, Upper Street, Kingsdown Reason for report – Number of contrary views (20 letters of objection). b) Summary of Recommendation Planning permission be granted.”

“The dwelling will extend from the eastern boundary of the site and will retain comfortable separation distance to the surrounding adjacent neighbours. It shall comprise a low two storey height, extending approximately 5.5m to the eaves and 8.5m to the ridge.”

“The increased height and scale of the replacement dwelling and the land level change between the two sites has the potential to result in greater impacts to this neighbour. However, given the relatively low two storey height of the dwelling, its roof form which pitches away from the neighbouring dwelling and the meaningful separation distance together with the width of the neighbouring plot with a large area of private amenity space, the development is not considered to…”

“DDC Environmental Protection – EP do not object to the overall development. However, it is noted that x2 Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) are to be installed to the side of the proposed property adjacent to the public footpath and approximately 8m from the adjacent residential property, Tandridge.”

“Earlier permitted development rights existed for ASHPs under the MCS scheme to install a single ASHP provided it met a noise threshold. In May 2025, new rules on planning came into effect in England. In addition, a new version of MCS 020, called MCS 020 a), was released and has been mandatory since 20 September 2025.”

“Heat pumps could result in noise and disturbance. They should be located in a more suitable location. • The heat pumps will produce a significant amount of condensate water. Raise concern that this may spill onto the PROW and adjacent neighbour. • Concerned that the outside kitchen/dining area, outdoor lighting, swimming pool and outdoor wood stove will result in harm to residential amenities from noise, disturbance, fumes, odour and light pollution.”

“All construction traffic would be forced to use Upper Street at a narrow pinch point with limited width and poor visibility, resulting in obstruction and unsafe manoeuvring. There are no safe or practical construction access solutions. • Raise concern regarding construction vehicles using the private St James Road. • The supporting statement highways and construction does little to reassure those concerned with road traffic implications of the proposal.”

“The Senior Planner confirmed that the access was private but advised that the application site had rights of access over it. The applicant had provided a construction management plan which recognised the impact of HGVs and sought to serve the site with smaller construction vehicles. There was no reason to believe that these vehicles would not be able to reverse and pull into the offset provided.”

“Councillor Bates reiterated residents’ concerns about construction traffic and asked for the construction management plan to be added as a condition rather than as an informative so that there was a route for residents to complain should there be breaches. The TL reminded Members that conditions had to be reasonable and enforceable.”

“RESOLVED: (a) That Application No DOV/26/00109 be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“(ii) Approved plans; (iii) Materials in accordance with submission; (iv) Windows within reveals; (v) Landscaping including planting of two standard size native trees; (vi) Noise and position summary statement for ASHP prior to installation; (vii) M4(2) standards; (viii) Water efficiency standards; (ix) Removal of some permitted development rights; (x) First-floor windows to east side elevation to be obscure glazed and non-opening up to a height of 1.7 metres above internal…”