Planning appeal decision
The Auction Gallery, 45 North Road, Brentwood, CM14 4UZ
Planning appeal 3278146 at The Auction Gallery, 45 North Road, Brentwood, CM14 4UZ (Brentwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 February 2022 by Inspector Pinto A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of the existing Action House building and the construction of a detached office building with integral garage and storage area
- Authority
- Brentwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Pinto A
- Postcode
- CM14 4UZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed gable roof form and increased building height would fail to reflect the prevailing roof form and overall height of adjacent buildings, thereby harming the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy CP1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H17Policy CP1
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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