Planning appeal decision
160 Woodside, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4TQ
Planning appeal 3318476 at 160 Woodside, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4TQ (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was dismissed on 24 May 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 appearance of the dwelling, the streetscene and the surrounding area.
raise ridge height of main roof, hipped to half hipped roof extensions and dormer to side to form habitable accommodation in the loft space, alter elevations
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- SS9 4TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling, the streetscene and the surrounding area
What decided it
The half-hip roof form would jar in comparison with the dominant roof forms in the immediate area and would be particularly unsatisfactory given the appeal bungalow's position at the end of the run of 2-storey houses.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM3.4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 38Paragraph 56Paragraph 119Paragraph 120Paragraph 121Paragraph 124Paragraph 125Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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