Planning appeal decision
16 Birch Close, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6XD
Planning appeal 3269316 at 16 Birch Close, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6XD (Thurrock Borough Council) was allowed on 19 July 2021 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of 16 Birch Close and the surrounding area.
a loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- RM15 6XD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of 16 Birch Close and the surrounding area
What decided it
The rear dormer, being inconspicuous and compliant with the SPD's size guidelines for non-visible rear roof slopes, would not harm the character or appearance of the property or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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