®Planning appeal decision
558 Beachy Drive, St. Lawrence, SOUTHMINSTER, CM0 7NB
single storey front and side extension
- Authority
- Maldon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Spencer D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of No. 558 Beachy Drive and its surroundings
What decided it
The scale, forward projection and triangular layout of the proposed extension would significantly and harmfully erode the characteristic openness to the front of dwellings and would appear as a bulky, awkward and incongruous addition that would dominate the modest front elevation of the host dwelling, contrary to the up-to-date development plan policies and NPPF guidance on well-designed places.
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area outweighed the modest benefits in terms of improving accommodation quality for those with protected characteristics, with the proposal contrary to the relevant up-to-date development plan policies.
Framework references: 130
Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy H4
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.