Planning appeal decision
17 Sark Grove, Wickford, SS12 9GQ
Planning appeal 3299062 at 17 Sark Grove, Wickford, SS12 9GQ (Basildon District Council) was allowed on 17 March 2023 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of a timber fence and change of use of open space land to residential garden. This
- Authority
- Basildon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
- Postcode
- SS12 9GQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The fence does not significantly harm the character and appearance of the area due to the open landscaped context and negligible visual impact on street scenes.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BAS BE12(i)
- 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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