Planning appeal decision
79 The Drakes, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9NY
Planning appeal 3318701 at 79 The Drakes, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9NY (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 4 October 2024 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area.
without planning permission, the installation of radio antennae to the property
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- SS3 9NY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area
What decided it
The poles and antennae form a large, obtrusive and incongruous feature that harms the character and appearance of the host building and area in conflict with the development plan, with no material considerations outweighing this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy KP2Policy CP4Policy DM1
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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