Planning appeal decision
46 Hambro Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NJ
Planning appeal 3339940 at 46 Hambro Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NJ (Rochford District Council) was dismissed on 2 July 2024 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The visual impact of the proposal on the host dwelling and the surrounding character and appearance of the area.
a two storey side extension
- Authority
- Rochford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- SS6 9NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The visual impact of the proposal on the host dwelling and the surrounding character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extension would reduce the visual gap with the neighbouring house at first floor level, bringing the building too close to the boundary in a manner inconsistent with the established character of the streetscene and contrary to Policy DM1 and SPD2 guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1SPD2 Housing Design
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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