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Dismissed1 July 20253364993

33B Elmhurst Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 5RY

Planning appeal 3364993 at 33B Elmhurst Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 5RY (Castle Point Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2025 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area; and on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 35 Elmhurst Avenue, with regard to privacy.

rear dormer roof extension

Authority
Castle Point Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bell-Williamson J
Postcode
SS7 5RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area; and on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 35 Elmhurst Avenue, with regard to privacy

What decided it

The proposed dormer would be a dominant and bulky addition that would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and would result in unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy to the neighbouring property at No 35.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EC2Policy H17Policy RDG5Policy RDG7

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