Planning appeal decision
43 Purfleet Road, Thurrock, Aveley, RM15 4DR
Planning appeal 3302919 at 43 Purfleet Road, Thurrock, Aveley, RM15 4DR (Thurrock Borough Council) was allowed on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring property to the south, with particular regard to privacy.
proposed redevelopment to provide six semi-detached houses
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- RM15 4DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring property to the south, with particular regard to privacy
- its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would not materially harm the privacy of neighbouring occupiers or the character and appearance of the area, and therefore accords with the development plan and relevant NPPF guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD1Policy CSTP22Policy CSTP23Policy PMD2Annexe A1 of the Local Plan adopted in 1997
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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