PLANS for eight new homes and an office block in Thurrock have been rejected after the applicant was informed his proposal had “significant inconsistencies” reports the Local Democracy Reporter.
The applicant sent the proposal to Thurrock Council on Monday, March 9, where he outlined his plans to build on land adjacent to Adstock Way and Hogg Lane in Grays.
However, the official decision of refusal was announced two months later by council officers on Tuesday, May 5.
The application was in the early stage of planning consent, otherwise known as Permission in Principle (PiP).
The council said there were several reasons for the refusal. This included the scale of development, the residential site appearing isolated and incogruant with the rest of its surroundings and concerns about on-site parking.
Planning documents stated: “The submitted documents contain significant inconsistencies regarding the nature, design and dimensions of the proposed site access onto the A1012 Hogg Lane, a Level 1 urban distributor road and designated Corridor of Movement.
“In the absence of clear and reliable details of the access geometry, visibility splays, and the relationship with existing vegetation, the Local Planning Authority is unable to conclude that the development would not result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety or the free flow of traffic along this strategic route.
“Taken together, these omissions represent fundamental shortcomings that prevent the Local Planning Authority from establishing whether the development can be delivered without harm to highway safety or operational efficiency.”
Before the application outcome was announced eight residents shared their objections on the proposals.
One objection said: “The proposed development will negatively impact the character of the Badgers Dene area.
“I moved to this area in part due to its secluded, natural environment, which I feel will be significantly degraded by the proposed development.
“I expect that myself and my neighbours will experience a higher level of disturbance and nuisance behaviour if this development progresses.”
Whilst another resident shared their concerns of the new development increasing “exisiting parking issues”.
The agent BDA Architecture has been contacted for comment.
