Called-in Decision: Land Adjacent to Turnden, Hartley Road, Cranbrook (ref: 3273015 – 22 November 2024)
Planning Inspectorate Decision
The Planning Inspectorate has issued its decision on the appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the development of 110 dwellings, open space, and associated infrastructure on land adjacent to Turnden, Hartley Road, Cranbrook.
The Inspectorate has allowed the appeal and granted planning permission for the development. The Inspectorate’s decision is binding on the local planning authority, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
Background
The application for planning permission was originally submitted to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in 2023. The Council refused planning permission in 2024, citing concerns about the impact of the development on the character of the area, traffic, and drainage.
The developer, Turnden Homes, appealed the Council’s decision to the Planning Inspectorate.
Planning Inspectorate Decision
In its decision, the Planning Inspectorate considered all of the evidence submitted by both the developer and the Council. The Inspectorate agreed with the Council that the development would have some impact on the character of the area. However, the Inspectorate found that the benefits of the development, such as the provision of much-needed housing, outweighed the negative impacts.
The Inspectorate also found that the developer’s plans to mitigate the impact of the development on traffic and drainage were adequate.
Next Steps
The Planning Inspectorate’s decision is final. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council must now issue planning permission for the development.
The developer has said that it hopes to start work on the development in early 2025.
Local Reaction
The decision has been met with mixed reactions from local residents. Some residents have welcomed the decision, saying that the development will provide much-needed housing. Others have expressed concerns about the impact of the development on the character of the area and traffic.
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