Planning appeal decision
7 Orchard Grove, Eastwood,, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5TP
Planning appeal 3351820 at 7 Orchard Grove, Eastwood,, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5TP (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was allowed on 17 January 2025 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary to protect the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 9 Orchard Grove, with particular regard to privacy.
the erection of a single storey rear extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 23/01623/FULH, dated 8 December 2023
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- SS9 5TP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary to protect the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 9 Orchard Grove, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The extent of overlooking from the extension window would not be significantly greater than that permitted by the former conservatory, and with the protective film and fixed shut windows in place, the original condition was not necessary to protect neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1
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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