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Dismissed29 December 20233324735

107 Louis Drive West, Rayleigh, SS6 9DZ

Planning appeal 3324735 at 107 Louis Drive West, Rayleigh, SS6 9DZ (Rochford District Council) was dismissed on 29 December 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the dormer in the front roof on the existing dwelling, others nearby and the streetscene.

retrospective planning application for the retention of the development as built following planning approval 22/00127/FUL. The changes from the application are 1) The change of window design on the front dormer and the rear extension 2) The overall height and depth of the front dormer. 3) The retention and repositioning of the existing side window. 4)The change in window design an d overall size of the rear dormer

Authority
Rochford District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode
SS6 9DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the dormer in the front roof on the existing dwelling, others nearby and the streetscene

What decided it

The appeal dormer was constructed substantially larger than permitted, dominating rather than remaining subservient to the roof, causing harmful effects to the appearance of the dwelling and streetscene contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP1Policy DM1

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