21 Harwich Road, Little Clacton, Clacton on Sea, CO16 9ND

Planning appeal 6011154 at 21 Harwich Road, Little Clacton, Clacton on Sea, CO16 9ND (Tendring) was dismissed on 2 September 2026 by Inspector Jonathan Price, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposals on neighbouring living conditions, with particular regard to rear outlook from the next-door dwelling at 19 Harwich Road and noise levels emanating from heat pump apparatus.

Various works including extension to outbuilding, extension to home, hardstanding, drainage and swimming pool (retrospective)

Authority: Tendring
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: Jonathan Price
Postcode: CO16 9ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposals on neighbouring living conditions, with particular regard to rear outlook from the next-door dwelling at 19 Harwich Road and noise levels emanating from heat pump apparatus

What decided it

The overbearing and oppressive visual impact of the flat-roofed linking extension on the rear outlook from the neighbouring property at 19 Harwich Road conflicts with development plan policies and fails to maintain acceptable living standards for neighbours.

The benefits of making effective use of land within the settlement were outweighed by the failure to maintain acceptable living standards for the neighbouring occupiers due to the overbearing impact on their external amenity space and outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP7Policy SPL3
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy L2Policy DP3Policy P3

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