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Dismissed1 September 20266006985

39 Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8JQ

Planning appeal 6006985 at 39 Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8JQ (Southend-on-Sea Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2026 by Inspector S Simms, 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 a 3-storey building to form 3 self-contained flats and layout parking to the rear, amenity areas and landscaping

Authority
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
S Simms
Postcode
SS0 8JQ

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 substantial weight attached to the conflict with design standards in the development plan, which substantially outweighs the benefits of housing delivery despite the housing land shortfall.

The benefits of the proposal, including three dwellings and efficient reuse of previously developed land in a sustainable location, are substantially outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance contrary to design standards in the development plan

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy KP2Policy CP4Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy DM6
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy S4Policy DP3

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