Planning appeal decision
45 Sanderling Close, East Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8FF
Planning appeal 3319086 at 45 Sanderling Close, East Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8FF (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 November 2023 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
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- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
- Postcode
- RM18 8FF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on highway safety
What decided it
The material harm to the character and appearance of the area combined with the material adverse impact on highway safety, neither of which were justified by the cited benefits, led to the dismissal of the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CSTP22Policy PMD2Policy PMD9
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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