Planning appeal decision
1 Comfrey Court , Grays, Essex, RM17 6TN
Planning appeal 3341750 at 1 Comfrey Court , Grays, Essex, RM17 6TN (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 November 2024 by Inspector Wright A, 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 new 1no 2 bed dwelling to land adjacent to the existing property with associated landscaping
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wright A
- Postcode
- RM17 6TN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- road user safety, with particular regard to the parking and access arrangements
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 1 Comfrey Court, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would harmfully erode the open and spacious character of the area through its bulky and disproportionate scale and siting, and the parking and access arrangements would not adequately demonstrate that road user safety would be maintained.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CSTP22CSTP23PMD2PMD8PMD9PMD1
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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