15 Malyons, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TS

Planning appeal 3372760 at 15 Malyons, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TS (Castle Point Borough Council) was allowed on 6 May 2026 by Inspector Kirkaldy J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be the creation of a separate dwelling rather than ancillary accommodation.

originally described as, single storey front and rear extensions to existing external garage and conversion to provide additional habitable accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling. The front extension will feature a lean-to pitched roof and brickwork external walls, while the rear extension will incorporate a flat roof with rendered external walls. Works include the full refurbishment of the existing flat roof to match

Authority: Castle Point Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Kirkaldy J
Postcode: SS7 1TS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be the creation of a separate dwelling rather than ancillary accommodation
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions for existing and prospective occupants of the ancillary accommodation and host dwelling

What decided it

The proposal amounts to ancillary accommodation rather than a separate dwelling due to its functional dependence on the main dwelling through shared parking, garden, utilities and postal address, and therefore does not conflict with the development plan or Framework requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EC2Policy RDG6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12

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