Planning appeal decision
82 Lymington Avenue, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 2AN
Planning appeal 3304907 at 82 Lymington Avenue, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 2AN (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was allowed on 26 April 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed rear extensions on the appearance of the existing dwelling and the character and appearance of the wider area.
the erection of single storey side and rear extensions and first floor rear extension, and form new vehicular crossover onto Lymington Avenue
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- SS9 2AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed rear extensions on the appearance of the existing dwelling and the character and appearance of the wider area
- the effect on the living conditions of neighbours at 84 Lymington Avenue and the ground floor flat at No.80
- the adequacy of the parking provision and its effect on highway safety
What decided it
The parking space met the required standard dimensions and there was no material harm to the appearance of the dwelling, character of the area, or living conditions of neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126
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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