Planning appeal decision
Land Adj 69 Stadium Way, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3TS
Planning appeal 3290438 at Land Adj 69 Stadium Way, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3TS (Castle Point Borough Council) was allowed on 24 November 2022 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
provision of a new 445m2 warehouse
- Authority
- Castle Point Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Smith D
- Postcode
- SS7 3TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area as it would be compatible with the existing industrial character of the locality and would reflect the design of the adjoining building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 81
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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