Land Rear of Malt Place , Cornells Lane , Widdington , Essex, CB11 3SP

Planning appeal 3264013 at Land Rear of Malt Place , Cornells Lane , Widdington , Essex, CB11 3SP (Uttlesford District Council) was allowed on 15 June 2021 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the conversion of existing agricultural buildings to five dwellings with associated parking and landscaping

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Clarke B
Postcode: CB11 3SP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposed development would have an adverse effect on the availability of agricultural facilities

What decided it

The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply engaged the tilted balance, under which the limited harm from the development did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of delivering five new dwellings.

Under the tilted balance (NPPF paragraph 11(d)), the limited harm to character and appearance and loss of agricultural facilities was not significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the moderate housing benefit and small economic benefits, permitting the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S7Policy ENV9Policy H6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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