®Planning appeal decision
39 Grays End Close, Grays, Essex, RM17 5QR
for the construction of a new dwelling
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harding C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development upon highway safety, with specific regard to on-street parking
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance and adverse effects on highway safety through parking pressure substantially and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing supply benefit, such that the proposal does not represent sustainable development.
The adverse impacts of granting permission—significant harm to character and appearance and adverse highway safety effects—significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of one additional dwelling and limited social and economic benefits, such that the proposal does not represent sustainable development despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CSTP22, Policy CSTP23, Policy PMD2, Policy PMD8
Judgments cited: Wheatcroft (Bernard) Ltd v Secretary of State for the Environment & Harborough DC (1982)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.