Planning appeal decision
2 Barnard Close, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4SH
Planning appeal 3320532 at 2 Barnard Close, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4SH (Basildon District Council) was dismissed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the air conditioning unit on the host dwelling, the street scene and character of the surrounding area.
insertion of additional window to front elevation at first floor level, insertion of non-opening obscure glazed window in gable on side elevation and attachment of air conditioning unit on side elevation in revised position (part retrospective amended proposals)
- Authority
- Basildon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- SS16 4SH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the air conditioning unit on the host dwelling, the street scene and character of the surrounding area
What decided it
The air conditioning unit is highly conspicuous and poorly relates to the gable, appearing an intrusive and incongruous feature harmful to the appearance of the house, street scene and character of the surrounding area.
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