55 Swan Lane, WICKFORD, SS11 7DE

side two storey extension, rear/side extension over ground floor and part rear extension with new roof fenestration to rear and front porch

Authority: Basildon District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Philpott M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the disproportionate, cramped and cluttered design of the extensions, which conflicts with the development plan and is not outweighed by material considerations.

The benefits of providing additional family space, high quality living accommodation, temporary economic benefits and the sustainable location near Wickford centre did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan

Framework references: 11, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy BAS BE12(i)

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