Planning appeal decision
4 Cliff Way, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9NL
Planning appeal 3281346 at 4 Cliff Way, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9NL (Tendring District Council) was dismissed on 11 July 2022 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Frinton and Walton Conservation Area and preserve the setting of the Round House (Grade II Listed).
described on the application form as ‘Roof terrace and rooftop extension to existing 2 storey dwelling house.’
- Authority
- Tendring District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- CO13 9NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Frinton and Walton Conservation Area and preserve the setting of the Round House (Grade II Listed)
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of residential properties on Waltham Way and at 5 Cliff Way, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the heritage assets (conservation area and listed building setting) outweighed the modest public benefits of the proposal when applying the planning balance required by Framework Paragraph 202.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- TDLP Section 2 Policy SPL3TDLP Section 2 Policy PPL8TDLP Section 2 Policy PPL9TDLP Section 1 Policy SP7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 199
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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