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Dismissed12 February 20243319602

37 Bridge Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6BU

Planning appeal 3319602 at 37 Bridge Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6BU (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 February 2024 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
RM17 6BU

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSTP22Policy PMD2Policy PMD1Policy PMD8Annexe 1 of the Thurrock Borough Local Plan (1997)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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