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Dismissed15 September 20213268259

5 Branksome Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8BA

Planning appeal 3268259 at 5 Branksome Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8BA (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2021 by Inspector Cheesley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed single-storey side extension on the character of the existing dwelling and surrounding area.

Front porch extension with pitched roof and single-storey side extension to be used as a garage

Authority
Thurrock Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cheesley J
Postcode
SS17 8BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed single-storey side extension on the character of the existing dwelling and surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposal on pedestrian and highway safety in the immediate locality

What decided it

The awkward and incongruous design of the side extension combined with the adverse effect on parking manoeuvring and pedestrian and highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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