Planning appeal decision
1 Fanns Rise, Purfleet, RM19 1GP
Planning appeal 3264679 at 1 Fanns Rise, Purfleet, RM19 1GP (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2021 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a single-storey rear extension
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- RM19 1GP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions at 3 Fanns Rise, with particular regard to visual impact and light
What decided it
The overbearing visual presence of the extension's flank wall adjacent to No 3 Fanns Rise, caused by its height, depth and proximity to the boundary, was harmful to the neighbouring property's living conditions and conflicted with Policy PMD1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD1Policy PMD2Policy CSTP22
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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