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Allowed17 July 20266010307

3 Spa Close, Hockley, SS5 4AY

Planning appeal 6010307 at 3 Spa Close, Hockley, SS5 4AY (Rochford) was allowed on 17 July 2026 by Inspector Terrence Kemmann-Lane, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed loft conversion by linked dormers on the front roof slope on the appearance of the dwelling.

a loft conversion incorporating pitched roofed front dormers with central link and flat roofed rear dormer

Authority
Rochford
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Terrence Kemmann-Lane
Postcode
SS5 4AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed loft conversion by linked dormers on the front roof slope on the appearance of the dwelling

What decided it

The linking element between the two pitched roof dormers is a minor addition that does not undermine the subservience of the dormers or create visual incongruity, and therefore the proposal would not have a harmful effect on the appearance of the dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SPD2 paragraph 8.2

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