Planning appeal decision
2 Astley, Grays, RM17 6UY
Planning appeal 3361734 at 2 Astley, Grays, RM17 6UY (Thurrock Borough Council) was allowed on 18 June 2025 by Inspector Wallace P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to the provision of parking.
conversion of garage into habitable space/annexe for a growing family and replacement of garage shutter doors with fenestration”
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wallace P
- Postcode
- RM17 6UY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to the provision of parking
What decided it
The existing garage does not meet parking standards' minimum dimensions and is therefore not a usable parking space, so the proposal would not result in a net loss of parking or increased highway safety risk in an accessible location with good public transport options.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD8Policy PMD9
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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