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Allowed8 February 20243325396

96 Victoria Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9DB

Planning appeal 3325396 at 96 Victoria Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9DB (Rochford District Council) was allowed on 8 February 2024 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with 2 No detached 4 bedroom houses and one Number 3 bedroom chalet

Authority
Rochford District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Moulton E
Postcode
SS6 9DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the integrity of Essex Coastal Habitats Sites

What decided it

The provision of a Unilateral Undertaking securing the required RAMS financial contribution, confirmed by Natural England as sufficient to avoid adverse effects on Essex Coastal Habitats Sites, combined with the proposed development's acceptable integration into the character and appearance of the area, justified allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1Policy DM2Policy DM3Policy CP1Policy ENV1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 186

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