Planning appeal decision
Hamperden End, Henham Farm, Henham Road, Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3NA
Planning appeal 3282399 at Hamperden End, Henham Farm, Henham Road, Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3NA (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 21 July 2022 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
erection of 2no. new residential dwellings within the curtilage of Henham Farm
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- CB11 3NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the countryside, which significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The substantial harm to character and appearance was afforded substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing supply, employment, social and economic benefits, which were afforded limited weight.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ULP Policy S7ULP Policy GEN2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 80Paragraph 11
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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