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Dismissed2 August 20223290157

50 Giffordside, Grays, RM16 4JA

Planning appeal 3290157 at 50 Giffordside, Grays, RM16 4JA (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 August 2022 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.

for the part demolition and proposed single storey rear extension and new dwelling

Authority
Thurrock Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M
Postcode
RM16 4JA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's irregular footprint with a dog-leg flank wall would be incongruous and harmful to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policies PMD2 and CSTP22 and paragraphs 126 and 130 of the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
PMD2CSTP22
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 126Paragraph 130

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