Planning appeal decision
86 Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8NN
Planning appeal 3325611 at 86 Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8NN (Southend-on-Sea City 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 proposed dormers on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, and the streetscene.
roof extension to rear with dormers to sides to form habitable accommodation in the loft space, two storey front extension, single storey side and rear extension and first floor side/rear extension, erect porch canopy to front with balcony over and alter elevations
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- SS0 8NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dormers on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, and the streetscene
What decided it
The proposed dormers would be harmful to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and streetscene by failing to comply with SPD guidance requiring dormers to be set well below the ridge and well above the eaves, appearing instead over-sized, bulky and visually dominant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy 2007Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document 2015Policy DM3 of the Development Management Document 2015
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.
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