®Planning appeal decision
3 Highams Farm Cottages, Maldon Road, Tolleshunt Major, Essex, CM9 8AL
Planning appeal 3267932 at 3 Highams Farm Cottages, Maldon Road, Tolleshunt Major, Essex, CM9 8AL (Maldon District Council) was dismissed on 20 August 2021 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would accord with the relevant local plan policies relating to development in the countryside.
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
- Postcode
- CM9 8AL
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S8Policy S1Policy T2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 105Paragraph 174
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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