45 Olivia Drive, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 3EF

hip to gable with accommodation in roof area and reconfiguration of front and rear elevations

Authority: Southend-on-Sea City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lock H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider street scene

What decided it

The cumulative effect of the roof alterations, dormers, and front gable would make the dwelling appear overly large and incongruous in the street scene, contrary to policies requiring development to be respectful and subservient to the original building and surrounding area.

The adverse impacts of allowing the development in terms of detraction from character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of improving the quality of accommodation for the appellants and future residents and improving the housing stock and fluidity of the housing market.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DM3, Policy DM1, Core Strategy Policy KP2, Core Strategy Policy CP4

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