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Dismissed19 September 20253365706

50 Hathaway Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5LA

Planning appeal 3365706 at 50 Hathaway Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5LA (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 September 2025 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

described on the application form as “erection of new dwelling to land rear of 50 Hathaway Road”

Authority
Thurrock Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Poole S
Postcode
RM17 5LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's siting, layout and design would exacerbate the poor characteristics of Dell Road through its blank façade, limited boundary treatment and lack of defensible space, resulting in unacceptable harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
PMD2CSTP22CSTP23Annexe A1.2(i) of the Local Plan 1997

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