364-366 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea , Essex, SS9 5PT

A Without planning permission, the change of use from storage/distribution (Class B8) to tyre sales and fitting (Sui Generis). B Without planning permission, the erection of a brick wall and installation of corrugated sheeting and industrial door

Authority: Southend-on-Sea City Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Walker A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the developments upon the character and appearance of the streetscene and wider area, as regards the corrugated sheeting and blue painted finish
the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 22-24 The Rodings and 6-7 Rodings Close, particularly as regards noise

What decided it

The appeal developments cause significant harm to character and appearance and significant noise disturbance to neighbouring occupiers that cannot be adequately mitigated, conflicting with the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy KP2, Policy C4, Policy CP4, Policy DM1

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