3 Highams Farm Cottages, Maldon Road, Tolleshunt Major, Essex, CM9 8AL

erection of 4 bed detached house with double garage, and single garage to existing dwelling

Authority: Maldon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Felgate J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would accord with the relevant local plan policies relating to development in the countryside
the site's accessibility to local facilities and services by sustainable modes of transport

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with the development plan's locational strategy and countryside protection policies, and lacks sustainable accessibility, with minor benefits significantly outweighed by serious harm.

the minor benefits in terms of housing provision and local economy were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by serious harm to the locational strategy, countryside character and appearance, and vehicle emissions and car journeys

Framework references: 105, 174

Plan policies cited: Policy S8, Policy S1, Policy T2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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