Planning appeal decision
13 Crouch Road, Grays, RM16 4BX
Planning appeal 3292113 at 13 Crouch Road, Grays, RM16 4BX (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 February 2023 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed amendments on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a 6 bedroom house of multiple occupation with associated hardstanding without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 19/01117/FUL, dated 15 October 2019
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- RM16 4BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed amendments on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The design of the crown roof rear projection combined with flat roof dormers would appear contrived and harmfully detract from the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with policies PMD2 and CSSP22.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PMD2CSSP22
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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