Planning appeal decision
38 Charlotte Place, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3JF
Planning appeal 3320153 at 38 Charlotte Place, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3JF (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 July 2023 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area.
outbuilding (retrospective)
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- RM20 3JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area
- Living conditions of residents of 37 Charlotte Place in respect of outlook and privacy
What decided it
The scale, arrangement and location of the outbuilding causes significant harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overbearing impact and intrusive overlooking.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CSTP22PMD1PMD2
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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