Planning appeal decision
3 Mercer Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1DH
Planning appeal 3314677 at 3 Mercer Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1DH (Basildon District Council) was allowed on 24 April 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor front extension and single storey front extension on the existing character and appearance of the host dwelling and on the streetscene.
single side and rear extensions and part single/part first floor front extension
- Authority
- Basildon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- CM11 1DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first floor front extension and single storey front extension on the existing character and appearance of the host dwelling and on the streetscene
What decided it
The proposed first floor front extension would appear in keeping with the general character of the host dwelling and the immediate area, contrary to the Council's assessment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BAS BE12
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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