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Dismissed24 July 20266010109

1, Adstock Way, Essex, RM17 5EG

Planning appeal 6010109 at 1, Adstock Way, Essex, RM17 5EG (Thurrock) was dismissed on 24 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.

Loft conversion and roof alterations comprising installation of a flat roofed box dormer extending across the majority of the roof width

Authority
Thurrock
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
P B Jarvis
Postcode
RM17 5EG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area

What decided it

The proposed dormer would significantly exceed the Council's design guidance on width and would appear as a dominating and incongruous feature that would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSTP22Policy PMD2

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