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Notice varied and upheld15 May 20253301423

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

Planning appeal 3301423 at 364-366 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea , Essex, SS9 5PT (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 May 2025 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
SS9 5PT

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, and there are no other considerations which outweigh these findings.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy KP2Policy C4Policy CP4Policy DM1

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