138 Ongar Road, Writtle, CHELMSFORD, CM1 3NX

Add on double storey side extension with rear single storey element & rear 1st floor single storey addition. Removal of existing sun room/conservatory. Removal of existing car port/shed. External and internal refurbishment works. Addition of first floor window to front elevation. Relocation of property front entrance. Removal of pebble dashed cladding to entire property and the restoration of existing external masonry. Replace current UPVC windows with traditional style Sash windows

Authority: Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Philpott M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would not harm highway safety because any increase in on-street parking demand from a single dwelling extension would be limited and additional vehicles would park in a similar way to existing on-street parking, with no evidence that current parking is causing safety issues or nearing capacity.

Framework references: 110, 111, 112

Plan policies cited: Policy DM27, Policy WNP D1

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