Land south of Bury Water Lane, Newport, Essex, CB11 3TZ

a permission in principle (PIP) to develop the land south of Bury Water Lane for 3 to 4 dwellings

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hartley S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the principle of the proposed development is acceptable with specific regard to land use and location, regarding (i) the impact upon the character and appearance of the area including landscape character and (ii) the sustainability of the site's location in relation to the main settlement

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, including landscape character, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of the proposal when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.

The identified adverse impacts relating to harm to character and appearance, including landscape character, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the proposal (modest housing contribution and temporary construction employment) when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.

Framework references: 11, 130, 174, 219

Plan policies cited: Policy S7 of the Uttlesford Local Plan 2005, Policy NQRHA1 of the Newport Quendon and Rickling Neighbourhood Plan

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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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