Planning appeal decision
363 London Road, South Stifford, Grays, RM20 4AA
Planning appeal 3299258 at 363 London Road, South Stifford, Grays, RM20 4AA (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building, including the surrounding locality.
retrospective application for a lean-to extension along the side of the house
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- RM20 4AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building, including the surrounding locality
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the existing and future occupiers of No.365 London Road as a result of sense of enclosure
What decided it
The use of polycarbonate as the infill material fails to meet the requirement for high quality design under Policies PMD2 and CSTP22, presenting a poor quality and makeshift appearance that is detrimental to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD2Policy CSTP22Policy PMD1
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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