Planning appeal decision
Land Adj 14 Common Lane, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3TD
Planning appeal 3365203 at Land Adj 14 Common Lane, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3TD (Castle Point Borough Council) was allowed on 23 September 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 adjacent residents, with particular reference to noise.
to erect prefabricated demountable store building. Lay permeable paving to the remaining areas. Form vehicular crossing to the highway. This
- Authority
- Castle Point Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Heppell J
- Postcode
- SS7 3TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of adjacent residents, with particular reference to noise
- the safety of users of the highway
What decided it
The noise impact assessment report and proposed mitigation measures, combined with the amended parking layout, demonstrated that the proposal would not adversely affect neighbouring living conditions or highway safety, thereby according with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EC3Policy EC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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