Planning appeal decision
17 Broadlawn, Leigh on Sea, SS9 4QZ
Planning appeal 3314769 at 17 Broadlawn, Leigh on Sea, SS9 4QZ (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was dismissed on 11 December 2023 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the old look Siberian larch planks and smooth concrete grey roof tiles on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Approval of details of materials pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission for rear, side, front and first floor extensions and raising of existing roof level
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- SS9 4QZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the old look Siberian larch planks and smooth concrete grey roof tiles on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The use of old look Siberian larch planks on the forward projecting garage and two-storey side extension would occupy a large proportion of the front elevation and be highly visible from the public realm, making them incongruous with the prevailing character and appearance of Broadlawn.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP4Policy DM3Policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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