Decision details

Description

This application sought enforcement action requiring the removal of an unauthorised caravan.

Additional

The Planning Development Manager informed the Committee that the recommendation of the report should be amended to read “The Council is seeking enforcement action requiring the removal of an unauthorised caravan at 5 New Park Road, Ashford and the cessation of use of the land as a caravan site.”

“The time period for compliance is within 6 months of the enforcement action taking effect.”

During the debate the following key issues were raised:

·         The caravan is no longer in temporary use

Decision

That enforcement action be authorised. Such Notice to be complied with within 6 months of it taking effect.

Reasons for Serving of Notice

The existing caravan site has an unacceptable impact upon the character of the area, and detracts from the surrounding building pattern. The scheme introduces an incongruous feature within the surrounding area and provides opportunities for unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy into a neighbouring garden. The scheme is therefore contrary to policy EN1 of the Core Strategy and Policies DPD 2009, and the Supplementary Planning Document on the Design of Residential Extensions and New Residential Development 2011.