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Planning permission granted28 March 20253322036

8 Somerville Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1DD

Planning appeal 3322036 at 8 Somerville Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1DD (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was allowed on 28 March 2025 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area.

Erect dormer to rear with Juliet balcony, rooflights to front and convert loft into habitable accommodation (retrospective)

Authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Satheesan R
Postcode
SS9 1DD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area

What decided it

The existence of a similar lawful L-shaped dormer on the adjoining property and the varied roof character of the immediate area demonstrated that the development preserves the character and appearance of the host building and area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy KP2Policy CP4Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy DM5

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