Planning appeal decision
36 Sabina Road, Grays, RM16 4PJ
Planning appeal 3324183 at 36 Sabina Road, Grays, RM16 4PJ (Thurrock Borough Council) was allowed on 19 September 2023 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the dwelling, the street scene and the wider area.
superseding previously approved application. Part One: Erection of porch using render finish to walls. The new proposed porch wall finish materials changed to render finish. Part Two: Partial rendering of existing house matching colour to brick colour. Part Three: New proposed fence wall between the Storage/Outbuilding and Porch. Part Four: The new proposed garage changed use to outbuilding/storage. Wall finish materials changed to render finish
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lock H
- Postcode
- RM16 4PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the dwelling, the street scene and the wider area
What decided it
The appeal development, when finished with appropriate materials to create consistency between the dwelling, porch and outbuilding, would not constitute poor design and would be acceptable in its impact on character and appearance, according with Policy CSTP22 and Policy PMD2.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CSTP22Policy PMD2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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