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Notice upheld30 September 20263356036

141 Rayleigh Road, Benfleet, SS7 3YN

Planning appeal 3356036 at 141 Rayleigh Road, Benfleet, SS7 3YN (Castle Point Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 September 2026 by Inspector Owen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Authority
Castle Point Borough Council
Appeal type
Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Not Applicable
Inspector
Owen A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The fence is a solid, permanent and prominent feature which harmfully interrupts the characteristic openness of the Drake Close street scene and contrasts with the area's character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EC2 of the Local Plan (1998)

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