Planning appeal decision
12 Minton Heights, Rochford, SS4 3EQ
Planning appeal 3299858 at 12 Minton Heights, Rochford, SS4 3EQ (Rochford District Council) was allowed on 7 March 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the proximity to the boundary and the interests of privacy between adjoining neighbours.
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- Authority
- Rochford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- SS4 3EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the proximity to the boundary and the interests of privacy between adjoining neighbours
What decided it
The considerable distance between the rear elevations of the two properties (approximately 40m) combined with the existing tree screening meant the condition was not necessary to protect privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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