Planning appeal decision
74 Clifton Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 5QU
Planning appeal 3265623 at 74 Clifton Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 5QU (Castle Point Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 July 2021 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
retrospective application to show added hip to gable roof with rear dormer to previously approved plans (19/0261/FU – Demolition of garage, adjoining corridor and porch, construction of single storey rear and side extensions including bay windows to front and front porch extension)
- Authority
- Castle Point Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- SS7 5QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would disrupt the symmetry of the semi-detached pair and conflict with design policies requiring proportionate development that does not harm the character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EC2RDG7 of the Council's Residential Design Guidance
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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