Koumala, Thornton Road, Little Canfield, Essex, CM6 1SX

demolition of existing dwelling and annex, construction of 4no. dwellings with associated parking and landscaping

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Lee S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with particular regard to outlook, privacy and disturbance
the living conditions of future occupants, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to character and appearance combined with the detrimental impact on neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing benefits, such that the proposal conflicted with the development plan and could not be justified even under the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

the adverse impacts of development (harm to character and appearance and neighbours' living conditions) significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits (net gain of three dwellings and support for local services), such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

Framework references: 130c, 130f, 11d

Plan policies cited: Policy GEN2, Policy H4

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