Planning appeal decision
6 Kendal Close, Hullbridge, Hockley, SS5 6DW
Planning appeal 3355893 at 6 Kendal Close, Hullbridge, Hockley, SS5 6DW (Rochford District Council) was dismissed on 6 May 2025 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.
a two-storey side extension and extension of front and rear dormers
- Authority
- Rochford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Desai S
- Postcode
- SS5 6DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
What decided it
The proposed two-storey side extension would create an unacceptable coalescence effect and unbalance the semi-detached pair, causing harm to the character and appearance of the area in conflict with the development plan.
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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