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Dismissed6 March 20253346516

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

Planning appeal 3346516 at 13-15 Clarence Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6QA (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 March 2025 by Inspector Nilsson 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.

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
Postcode
RM17 6QA

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSTP22Policy PMD2Policy PMD1

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