Land south of B1256 (Stortford Road) and west of Buttleys Lane., Great Dunmow, CM6 1WY

construction of up to 60 dwellings with a new vehicular access to be agreed in detail and all other matters to be reserved

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Biggers P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the rural landscape and the setting of Great Dunmow and its relationship to the town
Whether the development makes sufficient provision for infrastructure development and affordable housing

What decided it

The Council's housing shortfall (3.52 years supply against a requirement for 5 years) engaged the tilted balance in Framework paragraph 11(d), and the significant social benefits of providing 60 new dwellings including 40% affordable housing outweighed the limited harm to character and appearance in the context of substantial permitted western extensions to Great Dunmow.

The benefits of housing delivery and affordable housing provision significantly outweighed the limited adverse impact on character and appearance and rural setting, particularly given the material change to the area from permitted development and the engagement of the tilted balance due to housing land supply shortfall

Framework references: 11, 14, 174

Plan policies cited: Policy S7, Policy DS1, Policy LSC1, Policy DS3, Policy H9, Policy GEN6, Policy GEN1, Policy GEN2c)

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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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