Silverthorn, Canfield Road, Takeley, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM22 6SZ

first floor extension to annexe

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Biggers P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its countryside setting

What decided it

The substantial increase in scale, mass and height of the proposed extension would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and countryside setting, contrary to the development plan and Framework, and this harm could not be outweighed by the objective of sustainable housing use without specific evidence of need.

The benefits of sustainable and effective use of housing land did not outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of Silverthorn and Canfield Drive.

Framework references: 130, 124

Plan policies cited: Policy S7, Policy GEN2, Policy H8, Householder Extension Supplementary Planning Document

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