20 Ridgewell Road, Great Yeldham, CO9 4RG

Planning appeal 3262156 at 20 Ridgewell Road, Great Yeldham, CO9 4RG (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 6 September 2021 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be in a sustainable location having regard to development plan policies.

construction of No.1 3 bedroom dwelling and detached garage

Authority: Braintree District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Seddon M
Postcode: CO9 4RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be in a sustainable location having regard to development plan policies
the effect on the character and appearance of the countryside
the effect on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would not be located in a sustainable location with easy access to public transport or convenient pedestrian access to services and facilities, and would harm the character and appearance of the countryside, contrary to the development plan.

even if the Council were unable to demonstrate a five year housing land supply, the adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits from the proposal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Local Plan policy RPL 2Core Strategy policy CS 5Local Plan policy RLP 16Core Strategy policy CS 7Local Plan policy RLP 90Local Plan policy RLP 80Core Strategy policy CS 8Essex County Council Development Management Policies (2017) DM1Essex County Council Development Management Policies (2017) DM4

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