Land to rear of 1099 London Road, Leigh on sea, SS9 3JJ

the demolition of the current garages. These are then to be replaced with a 2 bedroom detached house

Authority: Southend-on-Sea City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Grierson E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether there would be adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the development, having regard to outlook, privacy, daylight and sunlight levels
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings, with regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area by appearing as an incongruous backland feature and would fail to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers due to overlooking, privacy loss, and restricted outlook.

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

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