®Planning appeal decision
Knowlebury Little Cambridge, Duton Hill, DUNMOW, CM6 3QU
described as, ‘application for full planning permission to erect one detached dwelling, with associated private garden, car parking, and landscaping
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sabu R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing having regard to the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the spacious, rural character and appearance of the area, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of the proposal, even under the tilted balance.
The benefits of housing supply and economic activity during construction attracted limited weight, but the significant harm to the spacious, rural character and appearance of the area significantly and demonstrably outweighed these benefits
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy S7, Policy GEN2
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.