Planning appeal decision
11 Meynell Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7DA
Planning appeal 3369984 at 11 Meynell Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7DA (Castle Point Borough Council) was allowed on 28 October 2025 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
construction of ground floor side extension connecting detached garage with main dwelling and retention of crown roof above existing side extension
- Authority
- Castle Point Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- SS8 7DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would be consistent with the character and appearance of the surrounding area, which is characterised by mixed properties of different scale and form, many of which fill their plots.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EC2RDG2
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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