Planning appeal decision
28-31 Langley Court, Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 8JQ
Planning appeal 3294840 at 28-31 Langley Court, Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 8JQ (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2023 by Inspector Spencer D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
remodelling of existing three storey detached 4 flat dwelling, consisting of 2x2 bed flats and 2 x 1 bed flats, to provide 4 x 2 bed flats by means of a rear inset extension, a side extension to levels 1, 2 & attic level and roof extension from attic level
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Spencer D
- Postcode
- SS0 8JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The appeal proposal would have a significantly harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area through its scale, massing and roofscape, contrary to development plan policies DM6, DM3, DM1, CP4 and KP2 and NPPF paragraphs 126 and 130.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy KP2Policy CP4Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy DM6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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