39 Grays End Close, Grays, Essex, RM17 5QR

Planning appeal 3297601 at 39 Grays End Close, Grays, Essex, RM17 5QR (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 January 2023 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: RM17 5QR

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CSTP22Policy CSTP23Policy PMD2Policy PMD8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11
Judgments: Wheatcroft (Bernard) Ltd v Secretary of State for the Environment & Harborough DC (1982)

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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