Planning appeal decision
153 London Road, Grays, RM17 5YD
Planning appeal 6009903 at 153 London Road, Grays, RM17 5YD (Thurrock) was allowed on 23 July 2026 by Inspector P B Jarvis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining dwellings, nos. 151 and 155 London Road.
Single storey rear extension and front porch
- Authority
- Thurrock
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- P B Jarvis
- Postcode
- RM17 5YD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining dwellings, nos. 151 and 155 London Road
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause only minor impacts on light and outlook to adjoining properties that would not unacceptably harm their living conditions, thereby complying with Policy PMD1 and the Council's design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD1 of the Thurrock Local Development Framework Core Strategy and Policies for Management of Development (2015)
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.
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