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Dismissed28 August 20253364303

Ashdown, Goldfinch Lane, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3LT

Planning appeal 3364303 at Ashdown, Goldfinch Lane, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3LT (Castle Point Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of 39 Goldfinch Lane, with particular reference to outlook, privacy and noise.

installation of balcony balustrades on a flat roof

Authority
Castle Point Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
SS7 3LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of 39 Goldfinch Lane, with particular reference to outlook, privacy and noise
  • the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The balcony would harm the living conditions of the neighbouring property through loss of privacy and perception of overlooking, contrary to Policy H17 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H17Policy EC3Policy EC4Policy EC16RDG5RDG3RDG8

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