Rear Of 103-105 High Road, BENFLEET, SS7 5LN

to change the use of existing 3-storey office building and alterations and extensions to convert into 4-storey building consisting of 8 No. residential units with some matters reserved (landscaping)

Authority: Castle Point Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Kemmann-Lane T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and living conditions of the area and its residents
The adequacy of the parking and manoeuvring space for the safety and convenience of users
The effect on the privacy and living conditions of the occupiers of Unit 1
The adequacy of access by the fire and rescue services to all floors of the proposed development

What decided it

The site's sustainable location, combined with the absence of harmful effects on character, living conditions, parking safety, privacy, and fire safety (all capable of being addressed by conditions), justified allowing the appeal.

Plan policies cited: EC13, EC14, NE5

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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