6 Holland Road Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 9DH

1. 1.The host dwelling dates from the beginning of the 20th Century and is considered to be a positive addition to the local area whose architectural and historic interest is deemed sufficient to be classed as a non-designated heritage asset. Surrounding the application site, the majority of the neighbouring properties have low-level fencing/walls with mature vegetation behind, thereby allowing views into the front gardens. Against this context, the introduction of a 2m high fence which extends across the entirety of the site will appear extremely prominent to the street scene in what is a prominent location, resulting in an adverse impact by way of its stark and oppressive appearance that appears as an incongruous feature to both the application site and wider locale. Furthermore, the introduction of a balcony area that involves removing part of the roof of the existing side extension will create an awkward junction that will erode how the buildings architectural interest is perceived and appreciated within the Frinton and Walton Conservation Area. As such the proposal is considered to pose less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Frinton and Walton Conservation Area, with no public benefits associated with the works that would outweigh this harm. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to paragraphs 131, 135 and 215 of the National Planning Policy Framework and policies SP7, SPL3 and PPL8 of the Tendring District Local Plan 2013-2033 and Beyond.
2. 2.The proposed first floor balcony, by virtue of its location and proximity to the adjacent property to the east (2 Holland Road), will result in the applicant having an enhanced outlook over the private amenity space of the neighbouring dwellings, within this harm being exacerbated by the insufficient screening along the eastern shared boundary. In turn this will pose a significant and detrimental harm to their existing privacy, contrary to the 26/00672/FULHH aspirations of paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), and Policies SP7 and SPL3 of the Tendring District Local Plan 2013-2033 and Beyond.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

CO13 9DH

Date validated

5 May 2026