Planning appeal decision
71 Hazlemere Road, Thundersley , Benfleet, SS7 4AF
Planning appeal 3296883 at 71 Hazlemere Road, Thundersley , Benfleet, SS7 4AF (Castle Point Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 December 2022 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area.
single storey rear & side extension with replacement of roof tiles to existing roof
- Authority
- Castle Point Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lock H
- Postcode
- SS7 4AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area
- the living conditions of occupants of the dwelling, with particular reference to outlook and access to natural light and ventilation
What decided it
The side extension would detract from the character and appearance of the area by eroding the existing gap between properties, and the office space would lack adequate natural light, ventilation and outlook contrary to policy requirements for habitable rooms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EC2RDG2RDG5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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