43 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2TE

Planning appeal 3284382 at 43 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2TE (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 November 2021 by Inspector Philpott M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Proposed 6ft mature laurel hedging with new fence set behind new hedging, to the front of existing driveway. Enable to create privacy to the two front bedroom windows. Along with new proposed double gates to replace existing gate

Authority: Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Philpott M
Postcode: CM1 2TE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
highway safety and the free flow of traffic

What decided it

The proposal's harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area through its prominent, incongruous and continuous form that would disrupt the continuity of boundary treatments to residential properties along Waterhouse Lane outweighed any benefits and was not justified by material considerations.

The harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by material considerations including the occupiers' desire for security and privacy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM23Policy DM27
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 111Paragraph 112

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