Planning appeal decision
96 Woodman Road, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5AZ
Planning appeal 3286244 at 96 Woodman Road, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5AZ (Brentwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 February 2022 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a hip to gable loft conversion, addition of a rear dormer, addition of roof light(s) to front and alterations to chimney stacks
- Authority
- Brentwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- CM14 5AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer's excessive size, bulky appearance, and contemporary fenestration would have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, contrary to development plan policies and NPPF design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy H17
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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