®Planning appeal decision
2 Walnut Way, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 6HX
new detached house built in the curtilage of No. 2 Walnut Way
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Chandler M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for car parking, and if not, the effect of any under provision (Appeal A only)
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by the detached nature of the proposals in a prominent location at odds with the prevailing development pattern was a matter of fundamental concern that outweighed the limited benefits.
The small but important contribution to local housing supply and economic benefits through construction jobs and local expenditure were outweighed by the demonstrable harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Plan policies cited: Policy CP2, Policy CP7, Policy DBE1, Policy DBE2, Policy DBE4, Policy DBE9, Policy DM9, Policy DM10, Policy ST4, Policy ST6, Policy T1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.