®Planning appeal decision
6 May Court, GRAYS, Essex, RM17 6UB
erection of new dwelling
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Goldberg V
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would be at risk of flooding
What decided it
The proposal fails both the character and appearance test and the flood risk exception test, with flood risk being a protected asset under Framework paragraph 11(d) that provides a clear reason for refusal.
The tilted balance under Framework paragraph 11(d) was engaged due to the absence of a five-year housing land supply, but the flood risk policies protecting areas at risk of flooding provided a clear reason for refusal, and the social and economic benefits of delivering a small dwelling did not justify a decision otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.
Framework references: 11, 14
Plan policies cited: CSTP22, CSTP23, CSTP25, CSTP27, PMD2, PMD15
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.