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Dismissed18 January 20243318760

3 Drakes Way, Rayleigh, SS6 8BS

Planning appeal 3318760 at 3 Drakes Way, Rayleigh, SS6 8BS (Rochford District Council) was dismissed on 18 January 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse, including impacts on neighbouring premises and the locality.

Additional storey to a cavity built bungalow with an under build garage. The existing and proposed walls will be a mix of face brickwork and render to match existing with white UPVC windows and doors. The roof will be pitched at the same angle as the existing and be complete with tile and white UPVC eaves to match existing

Authority
Rochford District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Carpenter C
Postcode
SS6 8BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse, including impacts on neighbouring premises and the locality.

What decided it

The proposal would disrupt the consistent height and rhythm of the row of bungalows, standing out as an incongruous element that harms the appearance of neighbouring premises and the street scene as a whole.

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