®Planning appeal decision
1 Portland Cottages Chelmsford Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, CM4 0PZ
Planning appeal 3275518 at 1 Portland Cottages Chelmsford Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, CM4 0PZ (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 December 2021 by Inspector Pannell G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed dwelling would be in a suitable location with particular reference to local policies concerned with housing in rural areas.
demolition of existing stable & storage buildings. Erection of one single storey dwellinghouse with associated parking & landscaping
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pannell G
- Postcode
- CM4 0PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed dwelling would be in a suitable location with particular reference to local policies concerned with housing in rural areas
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to accord with policies S1 and S7 of the Local Plan as occupiers would be reliant on private cars to access services and facilities, making it an unsustainable location for residential development.
The modest economic and social benefits arising from construction activity, housing supply contribution, and the appellant's personal circumstances were outweighed by the significant weight afforded to the conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy S7Policy DM6B
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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