®Planning appeal decision
37 Bridge Road, Grays, ESSEX, RM17 6BU
a self contained dwelling unit at the rear of existing HMO
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether suitable living conditions would be provided for future occupants of the development, with regard to outlook and the provision of internal and external space
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety, having regard to the proposed parking arrangements
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of future occupants, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one additional dwelling when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions of occupants of adjacent properties and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply when assessed against the policies of the Framework as a whole.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CSTP22, Policy PMD2, Policy PMD1, Policy PMD8, Annexe 1 of the Thurrock Borough Local Plan (1997)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.