Planning appeal decision
8 Dynevor Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2RG
Planning appeal 3277391 at 8 Dynevor Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2RG (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was dismissed on 1 November 2021 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the erection of roof extensions and installation of dormers to rear to form habitable accommodation in roof, rooflights to front and side and alterations to rear elevation
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- SS9 2RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The bulky and cumbersome expansion of the side wing would denuded the subordinate relationship between the wing and main house and create incongruous features that would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area.
The local MP's support and the appellant's desire for additional working-from-home space did not outweigh the clear harm to character and appearance, and the proposal provided no material energy efficiency benefits over the fallback 2020 permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP4 of the Southend On Sea Core Strategy Development Plan Document One (2007)Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015)Policy DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015)
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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