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Allowed28 January 20263373679

7 Keswick Avenue, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6JL

Planning appeal 3373679 at 7 Keswick Avenue, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6JL (Rochford District Council) was allowed on 28 January 2026 by Inspector Kirkaldy J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed flat roof front dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

a loft conversion incorporating flat roofed front dormer and rooflights to rear

Authority
Rochford District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Kirkaldy J
Postcode
SS5 6JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed flat roof front dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The presence of established flat roof dormers within the street scene and the site-specific circumstances demonstrating the proposal would not harm character and appearance or conflict with development plan policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP1Policy DM1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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