Breach of planning control as alleged and described in the notice is as follows: Without permission, a disproportionate extension of an existing garage building in the Green Belt as shown in it’s [sic] approximate position with an X on the attached plan
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Archive Data: 50 Decisions
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 4 April 2026
by A U Ghafoor BSc (Hons) MA MRTPI FCMI fCMgr
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 30th April 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/M1520/C/23/3335033
Land at Mount View Rhoda Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1HZ
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 a…