Planning appeal decision
54 Dupre Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RA
Planning appeal 3277788 at 54 Dupre Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RA (Thurrock Borough Council) was allowed on 4 February 2022 by Inspector Cooper W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance, and accessibility of the area.
a metal fence around the front perimeter of the property with two access gates
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cooper W
- Postcode
- RM16 6RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance, and accessibility of the area
What decided it
The visually permeable nature of the metal railings, combined with their integration into the varied streetscene and maintenance of pedestrian accessibility through the access gates, means the proposal would not harm the character and appearance or accessibility of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD2Policy CSTP22Thurrock Residential Alterations & Extensions Supplementary Planning Document paragraph 5.7.1
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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