®Planning appeal decision
4 Mortimer Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9NX
Planning appeal 6008113 at 4 Mortimer Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9NX (Rochford) was dismissed on 24 July 2026 by Inspector Simon Rawle, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
the demolition of existing garage, and subdivision of existing plot to provide new single storey dwelling at rear with associated development
- Authority
- Rochford
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Simon Rawle
- Postcode
- SS6 9NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupants of Nos 4 and 6 Mortimer Road through noise and disturbance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision.
The moderate weight afforded to housing supply, self-build provision, economic and social benefits, and design quality was outweighed by the significant weight afforded to the unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions, disengaging the presumption in favour of sustainable development under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1 of the Rochford Core Strategy Adopted Version 2011Policy DM1 of the Rochford Development Management PlanPolicy DM3 of the Rochford Development Management Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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