®Planning appeal decision
161 Pall Mall, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1RE
‘demolition of redundant garages and structures and the erection of a two storey, two bed house, with associated parking space, garden, cycle parking and refuse’
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wright A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the cramped, discordant design and contemporary features incompatible with the traditional local character significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing supply benefit.
The modest housing benefit of one dwelling and contribution to addressing the Council's housing shortfall was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy KP2, Policy CP4, Policy DM1, Policy DM3
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