8 Stanmore Way, LOUGHTON, IG10 2SA

demolition of an existing bungalow and replacement with two chalet bungalows

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Philpott M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on the integrity of the habitats site
the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to landscaping
the mix of housing in the district
the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposal would adversely affect the integrity of the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation and the necessary mitigation could not be secured with certainty.

The benefits of housing delivery and contribution to housing supply did not outweigh the concerns regarding adverse effects on the habitats site's integrity.

Framework references: 11, 62, 182, 12, 15

Plan policies cited: Policy NC1, Policy H4A, Policy LL10, Policy LL11, Policy DBE9, eLP Policy H1, eLP Policy DM2, eLP Policy DM9, eLP Policy DM10, eLP Policy DM22

Judgments cited: People Over Wind & Peter Sweetman v Coillte Teoranta C-323/17

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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