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Allowed24 January 20253346170

22 Kennedy Avenue, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6LE

Planning appeal 3346170 at 22 Kennedy Avenue, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6LE (Basildon District Council) was allowed on 24 January 2025 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the change of use from single family dwelling house (Class C3) to a childrens home (Class C2) for 1 child or young person of 8-17 years of age receiving care (including additional supporting information)

Authority
Basildon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Hobbs J
Postcode
SS15 6LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of occupiers of properties on Kennedy Avenue, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The restriction of occupancy to one child, combined with the retention of the property's residential character and the limited increase in activity compared to a family dwelling, means the proposal would not cause material harm to the character, appearance, or living conditions of neighbouring residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
BAS BE12BAS BE21
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131Paragraph 135

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