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Notice varied and upheld7 January 20263344414

3 Oak Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6JX

Planning appeal 3344414 at 3 Oak Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6JX (Thurrock Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 January 2026 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers at the neighbouring property, no 5 Oak Road.

Construction of a single storey extension located at the land immediately to the rear and side of Oak Road

Authority
Thurrock Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
King T
Postcode
RM17 6JX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers at the neighbouring property, no 5 Oak Road
  • the effect on the character and appearance of both the host dwelling and the associated terrace

What decided it

The extension's depth of 5.9 metres exceeds the 3-metre permitted development limit for terraced dwellinghouses, making the entire structure unlawful, and its proximity to the neighbouring property creates an unacceptable adverse effect on the living conditions of occupiers at no 5 Oak Road.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
PMD1CSTP22PND2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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