Planning appeal decision
13 Loompits Way, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4BZ
Planning appeal 3284849 at 13 Loompits Way, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4BZ (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the area.
the removal of a brick lean-to, the addition of two bedrooms and the incorporation of a garage into living space
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- CB11 4BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the area
What decided it
The proposed ridge height increase and wide front-facing gable would create a materially different and incongruous appearance that adversely affects the character of the street scene and conflicts with design policies requiring development to be in keeping with the local environment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8Policy GEN2
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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