Planning appeal decision
7 Langton Way, Grays, RM16 4PP
Planning appeal 3370650 at 7 Langton Way, Grays, RM16 4PP (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 November 2025 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed extension on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with regard to outlook and light.
rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.50 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres
- Authority
- Thurrock Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gee R
- Postcode
- RM16 4PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed extension on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause demonstrable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of light and an overbearing impact on outlook, which cannot be justified under the prior approval provisions of the GPDO.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD1 of the Thurrock Local Development Framework: Core Strategy and Policies for Management of Development 2015
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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