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Allowed31 January 20243316674

Land Rear of 3 Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DP

Planning appeal 3316674 at Land Rear of 3 Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DP (Castle Point Borough Council) was allowed on 31 January 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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Authority
Castle Point Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
SS8 9DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed layout would provide a well-functioning environment for future occupiers, having regard to the arrangements for access, parking and refuse

What decided it

The proposal accords with the development plan as a whole and there are no other material considerations that would indicate a decision otherwise would be appropriate.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EC2Policy T8RDG1RDG2RDG12RDG13
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 116

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