Planning appeal decision
102 Central Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9QP
Planning appeal 6009936 at 102 Central Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9QP (Castle Point) 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 character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
Demolish existing porch and construct single storey side extension and front porch
- Authority
- Castle Point
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- P B Jarvis
- Postcode
- SS8 9QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of the host property in respect of levels of natural light and outlook from the bedroom and external amenity space
What decided it
The proposal would not result in harmful impacts on character and appearance or living conditions, and would comply with the relevant local plan policy and design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EC2 of the Castle Point Local Plan (1998)RDG2RDG3RDG4RDG6RDG8
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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