34 Westerland Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 8JX

Planning appeal 3362774 at 34 Westerland Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 8JX (Castle Point Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 April 2025 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property.

a single storey side extension, two storey front/side extension, first floor extension and external alterations

Authority: Castle Point Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Davies N
Postcode: SS8 8JX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property

What decided it

The two storey front gable projection would be an incongruous and prominent feature that fails to harmonise with the existing architectural character of the host dwelling, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EC2 of the Castle Point Borough Council Local Plan 1998RDG7 of the Residential Design Guidance Supplementary Planning DocumentRDG8 of the Residential Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document

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