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Planning permission granted15 April 20253337371

60 London Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AN

Planning appeal 3337371 at 60 London Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AN (Basildon District Council) was allowed on 15 April 2025 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

Without planning permission, the erection of fencing on top of an existing brick wall, resulting in height in excess of one (1) metre adjacent to a highway (in approximate position shown by the blue line “A” to “B” on the attached notice plan)”

Authority
Basildon District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Blackwell J
Postcode
SS12 0AN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The variety in boundary treatments along London Road and the proportionate design of the fence ensure the development integrates effectively within the street scene and preserves the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
BAS BE12

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