Planning appeal decision
52 Cullen Square, South Ockendon, RM15 6AB
Planning appeal 3347420 at 52 Cullen Square, South Ockendon, RM15 6AB (Thurrock Borough Council) was allowed on 6 February 2025 by Inspector Conteh A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
‘(Retrospective) 8 brick pillars on driveway’
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Conteh A
- Postcode
- RM15 6AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The brick pillars are consistent with existing boundary treatments in the street scene and do not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD2Policy CSTP22Thurrock Design Guide Residential Alterations & Extensions SPD 5.7.1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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