Planning appeal decision
117 Marine Parade, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2RH
Planning appeal 3335054 at 117 Marine Parade, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2RH (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was dismissed on 21 March 2024 by Inspector Griffiths S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
part single/part two storey side and rear extensions, raise ridge height, increase height of existing bay windows and form balconies to front, alter front elevation to remove bay window and form entrance porch, alter side elevation (Amended Scheme)
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffiths S
- Postcode
- SS9 2RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
- The effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at No 116A
What decided it
The volume and scale of the proposed additions would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area, and would result in overbearing harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, contrary to the development plan and Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM6Policy DM1Policy DM3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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