Planning appeal decision
86 Southend Road, Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM17 5NW
Planning appeal 3326727 at 86 Southend Road, Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM17 5NW (Thurrock Borough Council) was allowed on 15 November 2023 by Inspector Catcheside E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing shed and construction of two storey side extension and part first floor rear extension
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Catcheside E
- Postcode
- RM17 5NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area as it would rebalance the host dwelling with its pair and respond positively to the respective street scenes despite minor conflict with SPD guidance on building lines.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CSTP22CSTP23PMD2
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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