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Dismissed28 September 20213273726

15 Mary Rose Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6LY

Planning appeal 3273726 at 15 Mary Rose Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6LY (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 September 2021 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.

a loft conversion consisting of 2 x skylights to front and 2 x dormer to rear

Authority
Thurrock Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Deane G
Postcode
RM16 6LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 14 Mary Rose Close with particular regard to visual impact

What decided it

The proposed dormers would be significantly oversized relative to SPD guidance, visually dominate the rear elevation, and cause both significant harm to local character and appearance and significant overbearing harm to neighbouring amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSTP22Policy PMD2Policy PMD1

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