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Dismissed27 January 20263374862

88 Undercliff Gardens, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1ED

Planning appeal 3374862 at 88 Undercliff Gardens, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1ED (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was dismissed on 27 January 2026 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

‘erection of an automated gate’

Authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Wright A
Postcode
SS9 1ED

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed gate's substantial width, solid construction and position significantly enclose the site and interrupt views of the Thames Estuary from Grand Parade, thereby harming the open character of the area contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM6Policy KP2Policy CP4Policy DM1Policy DM3

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