Change of use from 3no. residential flats (Use Class C3) and 1no
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Borough Success Rate
In Southend-on-Sea City Council, approx 39.5% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 43 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Sylvester G
Archive Data: 42 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
31.0%
β Strict
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 27 February 2026
by G Sylvester BSc (Hons) MSc MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 16 March 2026
Appeal Ref: 6002178
1 Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2UT
β’ The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
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