Planning appeal decision
6 Church Crescent, South Ockendon, RM15 6QP
Planning appeal 3270988 at 6 Church Crescent, South Ockendon, RM15 6QP (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 August 2021 by Inspector Pannell G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of 8 Church Crescent, with particular reference to light and outlook.
6m rear single extension, part double storey rear extension
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pannell G
- Postcode
- RM15 6QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of 8 Church Crescent, with particular reference to light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed single storey rear extension would exceed the 60-degree depth guidance and cause an overbearing impact with loss of light and outlook to a habitable room at the neighbouring property, contrary to Policy PMD1 and the Design Guide.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD1 of the Thurrock Core Strategy and Policies for Management of Development 2015Thurrock Residential Alterations and Extensions Design Guide 2017
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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