Planning appeal decision
51 Reeds Way, Wickford, SS12 0EA
Planning appeal 3270596 at 51 Reeds Way, Wickford, SS12 0EA (Basildon District Council) was dismissed on 29 October 2021 by Inspector Woolcock J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
a 3 bedroom end terrace house
- Authority
- Basildon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Woolcock J
- Postcode
- SS12 0EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The material harm to the character and appearance of the area, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of an additional dwelling, even in the context of a shortfall in housing land supply.
the benefits of an additional dwelling and increased housing supply were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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