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Dismissed30 October 20266009408

28 East Street, Southend On Sea, SS2 6LH

Planning appeal 6009408 at 28 East Street, Southend On Sea, SS2 6LH (Southend-on-Sea Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the appeal site is suitable for the conversion into four flats, with particular regards to the supply of family housing.

to convert existing dwelling-house into four self-contained flats, erect two storey rear extension, install dormers and roof-lights to form habitable accommodation in the roof space, install rear balcony, and alter elevations

Authority
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
SS2 6LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not the appeal site is suitable for the conversion into four flats, with particular regards to the supply of family housing
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Prittlewell Conservation Area (CA) and the effect of the proposal on the setting of nearby listed buildings
  • whether or not the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with regards to internal space

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS Policy CP8CS Policy KP1CS Policy KP2CS Policy CP4DMD Policy DM7DMD Policy DM1DMD Policy DM3DMD Policy DM5DMD Policy DM8SPD Section 10
Judgments
R (Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd) v First Secretary of State [2005] EWCA Civ 520

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