Detached bungalow at 1 Greengates Beauxfield, Whitfield, Dover

“This application seeks reserved matters approval for the erection of 1no. dwelling pursuant to outline permission DOV/23/00440 which was granted in May 2023. The reserved matters for which approval is sought are access, appearance, layout, landscaping and scale and the proposal is to erect a detached bungalow. The principle of erecting one dwelling in this location has been accepted through the grant of the outline permission.”

“During the course of the application, amendments were sought which include the following:”

“The application site comprises a rectangular piece of land, located to the north of a former dwelling (now converted to 3no. flats) named Greengates. All of these existing units are accessed via a ‘right of access’ over a shared driveway leading from the residential road, Beauxfield. This driveway offers vehicular access and space for parking. Each of the flats has its own dedicated parking and outdoor amenity space, which are separate to the application land.”

“The land was previously additional garden land serving flat 1, however flat 1 does have access to a separate outdoor garden space (immediately adjacent to the flat), so the additional garden area was surplus to its needs.”

“DOV/25/00343 – Outline application for the erection of a bungalow with all matters reserved (self-build). Pending consideration.”

“DOV/23/00440 – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling with associated parking (all matters reserved). Granted.”

“Whitfield Parish Council – Object to the application for the following reasons: • Back garden development and over-intensification of the site • Unsuitable location • Principle for one must not be used to justify a second dwelling • Impacts to neighbours - loss of amenity, overlooking/privacy concerns • Unsuitable access/parking • Additional dwelling reduces outside garden space for future occupants • Builders vehicles will have to park in Beauxfield (Officer note – this is…”

“Impacts to neighbours – overlooking/loss of privacy, overbearing, loss of light/overshadowing • Reducing value of neighbouring properties (Officer comment – this is not a material planning consideration) • View of application could be changed if building height and upstairs area are revised/mitigated 6 representations in support of the proposals have been received and are summarised below: • Would bring a vacant piece of land to a new home – makes use of an otherwise…”

“Members viewed an aerial view, drawings, plans and photographs of the application site which was situated within the settlement confines of Whitfield. The Planning Officer advised that the application was for reserved matters seeking approval of access, appearance, layout, landscaping and scale pursuant to outline permission DOV/23/00440. The principle of erecting a single dwelling on the site had been established by the granting of outline planning permission.”

“RESOLVED: (a) That Application No DOV/25/00341 be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“(v) Restriction of permitted development rights;”