Planning appeal decision
15 Leslie Close, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5NP
Planning appeal 3321029 at 15 Leslie Close, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5NP (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was dismissed on 11 September 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the black vertical cladding on the character and appearance of the dwelling, the streetscene, the rear garden scene and the wider surrounding area.
loft conversion, 2 front cottage dormers and rear dormer, re-pitch of roof and single storey rear extension, without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 21/02453/FULH, dated 17 June 2021
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- SS9 5NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the black vertical cladding on the character and appearance of the dwelling, the streetscene, the rear garden scene and the wider surrounding area
What decided it
The black vertical cladding is harmful to the character and appearance of the dwelling, streetscene, rear garden scene and wider surrounding area, contrary to condition 3 requiring materials to match those of the existing building.
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