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Dismissed12 November 20243339321

Follygate, 10 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, SS5 4RW

Planning appeal 3339321 at Follygate, 10 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, SS5 4RW (Rochford District Council) was dismissed on 12 November 2024 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a two storey, 1-bed detached dwelling

Authority
Rochford District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Pearce J
Postcode
SS5 4RW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of No 8 Aldermans Hill, with regard to outlook
  • whether the proposal would provide a suitable provision of parking
  • whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants of the development, with regard to private amenity space

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area and the harm to the living conditions of occupants of No 8 regarding outlook, combined with conflict with the development plan, outweighed the limited benefits of one additional dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy DM30

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