®Planning appeal decision
70 London Road,, Thurrock, Grays, RM17 5YB
Planning appeal 6010223 at 70 London Road,, Thurrock, Grays, RM17 5YB (Thurrock) was dismissed on 23 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of varying Condition 8 on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance.
Change of use from Use Class E(b) to Use Class E(a) (Retail Shop), and single storey side and rear extensions, without complying with Condition 8 (hours of operation 08:00-22:00) — seeking variation to 07:00-23:00 daily
- Authority
- Thurrock
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- retail
- Postcode
- RM17 5YB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of varying Condition 8 on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The absence of adequate assessment of intermittent noise events from customer activity during extended opening hours, combined with the proximity of the car park to neighbouring dwellings and the lack of proposed mitigation measures, would cause significant harm to neighbouring occupiers' living conditions that outweighs the limited economic benefits of the proposal.
The limited economic benefits of supporting a small business and providing local employment and consumer choice were substantially outweighed by significant harm to neighbouring occupiers' living conditions from noise and disturbance, with no mitigation measures identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PMD1
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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