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Allowed12 September 20233315680

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

Planning appeal 3315680 at Rear Of 103-105 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LN (Castle Point Borough Council) was allowed on 12 September 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and living conditions of the area and its residents.

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
Postcode
SS7 5LN

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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