Planning appeal decision
18 Chesterman Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9GA
Planning appeal 3276626 at 18 Chesterman Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9GA (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was allowed on 4 October 2021 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 16 Chesterman Road, with particular reference to outlook.
single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to habitable space and alterations to side elevation
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- SS3 9GA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 16 Chesterman Road, with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The mono-pitched roof design and eaves height of the proposed extension, combined with high boundary enclosures and existing tree screening, would prevent it from being visually prominent or overbearing when viewed from the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP4Policy KP2Policy DM1Policy DM3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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