Doric Lodge Lincoln Road, Rochford, SS4 3AF

Planning appeal 3347522 at Doric Lodge Lincoln Road, Rochford, SS4 3AF (Rochford District Council) was allowed on 17 March 2025 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

Two storey front extension to provide first floor accessible shower room, alterations to existing single storey side extension and general refurbishment of the existing dwelling

Authority: Rochford District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hall C
Postcode: SS4 3AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
if the development does represent inappropriate development, the effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
if the development does amount to inappropriate development in the Green Belt, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The very special circumstances arising from the need to provide accessible accommodation for a child with serious health issues requiring intensive care clearly outweighed the minimal harm to the Green Belt caused by the inappropriate development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 154

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