®Planning appeal decision
3 Branksome Avenue, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 8AZ
demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of two detached properties
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dwellings on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and their effect on the integrity of the Thames Estuary and Marshes Special Protection Area
What decided it
The absence of a planning obligation to secure the necessary mitigation payment for the Thames Estuary and Marshes Special Protection Area means the proposal would adversely affect the integrity of the SPA, which the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations preclude.
The benefits of housing delivery on a windfall site and improved housing land supply were outweighed by the overriding material consideration that the proposal would adversely affect the integrity of the Thames Estuary and Marshes Special Protection Area without secured mitigation.
Framework references: 69, 182
Plan policies cited: Policy CSTP23, Policy PMD2, Policy CSTP22, Annexe A9
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