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Allowed17 January 20243322381

Kozecot, Southbourne Grove, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0JT

Planning appeal 3322381 at Kozecot, Southbourne Grove, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0JT (Basildon District Council) was allowed on 17 January 2024 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

proposed raised roof with rear dormer

Authority
Basildon District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
SS12 0JT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposal's modest scale, rear positioning of the dormer, and consistency with similar roof extensions in the vicinity mean it would not harm the character and appearance of the host property or surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BAS BE12

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