Planning appeal decision
267 Maplin Way North, Thorpe Bsy, SS1 3NX
Planning appeal 3277706 at 267 Maplin Way North, Thorpe Bsy, SS1 3NX (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 a part single/part two-storey rear extension, two-storey side extension and single storey front extension
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- SS1 3NX
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 rear and side extensions would be overly dominant and incongruous due to their siting, bulk and height, whereas the front extension would be minor and compatible with the building's appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy KP2Policy CP4Policy DM1Policy DM3
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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