®Planning appeal decision
Cromwell House, Willows Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QB
the erection of an infill bungalow
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clarke B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the suitability of the site as a location for a residential development
- the effect of the development upon the setting of the Listed Building
- the effect of the developments upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The harm to the setting of the Listed Building, characterised as less-than-substantial, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of a single dwelling and modest economic gains, and the site's unsuitability for residential development due to poor accessibility and reliance on private vehicles.
The less-than-substantial harm to the setting of the Listed Building was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of increased housing supply (one dwelling), modest economic benefits from construction, and support for local facilities, with significant weight given to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the Listed Building's setting.
Framework references: 202, 200, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy S7, Policy H3, Policy ENV2, Policy GEN2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.