Planning appeal decision
47 Southcote Crescent, Basildon, SS14 3PU
Planning appeal 3350665 at 47 Southcote Crescent, Basildon, SS14 3PU (Basildon District Council) was allowed on 5 March 2025 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the change of use of land to provide new driveway and vehicular crossover
- Authority
- Basildon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- SS14 3PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed driveway, constructed from permeable concrete with a green appearance, would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding residential area and would be consistent with existing driveways in the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BAS BE12
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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