86 Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-sea, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 8NN

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy 2007, Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document 2015, Policy DM3 of the Development Management Document 2015

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