13-15 Clarence Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6QA

proposed roof conversion and mansard extension to the front of the building to provide an additional floor of accommodation and rear roof extension to provide two additional floors of accommodation. The extension to the building is proposed accommodate office space

Authority: Thurrock Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector: Nilsson A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The living conditions of occupants of the neighbouring hostel, 17 Clarence Road, with regard to privacy, outlook, and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the mansard extension and dormer windows breaking the consistency of the roofscape outweighed the limited economic benefits of the proposed office accommodation.

Plan policies cited: Policy CSTP22, Policy PMD2, Policy PMD1

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