Planning appeal decision
34 and 36 Undercliff Gardens, Undercliff Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1EA
Planning appeal 3291101 at 34 and 36 Undercliff Gardens, Undercliff Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1EA (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was dismissed on 21 October 2022 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the streetscene and on public views.
erect 2 no. residential annexes to the rear of 34 and 36 Undercliff Gardens
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- SS9 1EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the streetscene and on public views
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbour at No. 38 Undercliff Gardens in terms of outlook and privacy
What decided it
The harmful effect on both the streetscene and public views from Grand Parade, combined with unacceptable intrusion on the living conditions and privacy of the neighbouring property, outweighed the benefits of providing specialist housing for the elderly.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 134
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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