Land at Harmony Kennels, Spar Lane, Purleigh, Chelmsford, CM3 6QW

Planning appeal 3260927 at Land at Harmony Kennels, Spar Lane, Purleigh, Chelmsford, CM3 6QW (Maldon District Council) was dismissed on 9 November 2021 by Inspector Chandler M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is suitable for the development proposed, having regard to the locational requirements of local policy.

Redevelopment of Kennels and Stables for One Detached Dwelling

Authority: Maldon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Chandler M
Postcode: CM3 6QW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the appeal site is suitable for the development proposed, having regard to the locational requirements of local policy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on ecology

What decided it

The proposal's materially different relationship to existing development compared to the adjacent allowed appeals, combined with the substantial bulk and mass of the proposed dwelling creating demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the rural landscape, meant it conflicted with the locational requirements of local policy and could not be justified by material considerations.

The proposal's very small contribution to local housing supply did not engage the presumption in favour of sustainable development, and there were no material considerations to justify a decision contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S1Policy S2Policy S8Policy D1Policy D2Policy H4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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