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Dismissed11 March 20253344761

4 Redcliff Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1AY

Planning appeal 3344761 at 4 Redcliff Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1AY (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was dismissed on 11 March 2025 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

to demolish the existing building. Erect three storey building with roof accommodation and basement level. Comprising four self-contained flats and associated car parking

Authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Courtney T
Postcode
SS9 1AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for the future occupiers of Flat 1 with regards to light and outlook, and the future occupiers of Flats 1-4 with regards to the provision of internal storage, private amenity space, and access to refuse and recycling storage

What decided it

The substantial harm to character and appearance combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighs the minimal housing supply benefit of four additional dwellings.

The substantial harms to character and appearance and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate weight given to housing supply benefits and limited weight given to economic benefits, resulting in dismissal despite the engaged tilted balance under paragraph 11(d).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy KP2Policy CP4Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy DM8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 135

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