Bushmoor Kennels, Goat Hall Lane, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8PH

development described as “Demolition of existing kennels and outbuildings. Construction of 3 dwellings. Access, siting and scale not reserved matters, (landscaping and appearance reserved matters)” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 19/00145/OUT, dated 26 April 2019

Authority: Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Chalk M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of protecting the openness of the Green Belt

What decided it

The need to protect the openness of the Green Belt provides clear justification for the removal of permitted development rights from the approved houses, as the new dwellings could otherwise be significantly expanded under permitted development to exceed the footprint of the former buildings.

The benefit of improved openness in the Green Belt, which was a reason for granting the original permission, outweighed the restriction on permitted development rights, as the potential for significant extensions under permitted development carried weight in protecting that benefit.

Framework references: 149

Plan policies cited: Policy DM6, Policy DC1

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