Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of Nos. 24-26 Stambridge Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1EG
Planning appeal 3310619 at Land Rear of Nos. 24-26 Stambridge Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1EG (Rochford District Council) was allowed on 17 January 2024 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing garage, with proposed new dwelling and associated development
- Authority
- Rochford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- SS4 1EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would achieve an acceptable standard of design and its siting would reference the appeal site's established grain within the locality, such that any visual change would be modest and compatible with its surroundings and the character and appearance of the area would not be unacceptably harmed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM3
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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