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Dismissed9 December 20223288090

31 Elmway, Grays, Essex, RM16 2HS

Planning appeal 3288090 at 31 Elmway, Grays, Essex, RM16 2HS (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

erection of a 3-bedroom new-build dwelling in the side garden

Authority
Thurrock Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Smith D
Postcode
RM16 2HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposed dwelling on pedestrian and vehicular safety
  • The effect of the proposed dwelling on the integrity of the Thames Estuary and Marshes Special Protection Area (SPA)

What decided it

The absence of a mechanism to secure the necessary financial contribution for SPA mitigation measures meant the proposal would adversely affect the integrity of the SPA, which is an overriding consideration that could not be overcome despite the proposal's accordance with the development plan and absence of other harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PMD2Policy CSTP22Policy CSTP23Policy PMD9Policy PMD8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 182

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