Planning appeal decision
34 Spring Gardens, Rayleigh, SS6 7DQ
Planning appeal 3274694 at 34 Spring Gardens, Rayleigh, SS6 7DQ (Rochford District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 September 2021 by Inspector Cheesley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a first-floor side extension with the crown roof over. Front porch. Change of exterior facing material to black weatherboarding
- Authority
- Rochford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cheesley J
- Postcode
- SS6 7DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed first-floor side extension with crown roof would unacceptably dominate the existing dwelling and appear incongruous in a prominent location, causing adverse effects on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Rochford District Council Supplementary Planning Document 2 Housing Design (SPD) (2007)
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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