®Planning appeal decision
252 Kiln Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 1RR
‘single side extension, double rear extension, loft conversion with dormer, conversion into 4 SC flats.’
- Authority
- Castle Point Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shearing C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the proposed parking areas and extensions to the building
- whether the proposal would provide an acceptable standard of accommodation for future occupiers of Flat 1
What decided it
The substantial weight given to the harm to character and appearance caused by the parking area and loss of mature trees significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and economic benefit.
The significant and long-lasting harm to character and appearance from the parking arrangement and loss of trees, given substantial weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of delivering 3 additional residential units and economic benefit, such that the proposal did not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: EC2, RDG3, RDG5
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