Planning appeal decision
54 Valentine Way, Silver End, Braintree, Essex, CM8 3RX
Planning appeal 3285802 at 54 Valentine Way, Silver End, Braintree, Essex, CM8 3RX (Braintree District Council) was allowed on 19 January 2022 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear extension on the character and appearance of 54 Valentine Way and the Silver End Conservation Area.
the erection of a two-storey rear extension and to change front and end windows to insulated types
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- CM8 3RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed rear extension on the character and appearance of 54 Valentine Way and the Silver End Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be appropriately scaled, sympathetic in design, and would not detract from the character and appearance of the dwelling or the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- RLP17RLP90RLP95LPP38LPP50LPP56
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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