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Split Decision24 January 20233289935

Tarlings, Pynnings Farm Lane, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8UU

Planning appeal 3289935 at Tarlings, Pynnings Farm Lane, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8UU (Chelmsford Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 24 January 2023 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt and its effect on openness.

Without planning permission, the construction of a hard surface, concrete base, and footings for a building

Authority
Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
King T
Postcode
CM2 8UU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt and its effect on openness
  • Whether the development would create any other harm, with particular regard to its effect on The Old Bakery (Grade II listed building) and Lower Stock Road (Non-designated Heritage Asset)
  • If inappropriate development, whether the harm is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to very special circumstances

What decided it

The hard gravelled surface serves a clear and much-needed planning purpose for off-street parking and highway safety, and the siting is preferable to the approved garage location, thereby demonstrating very special circumstances to justify its retention despite Green Belt harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
S11DM6DM13DM14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 149Paragraph 150

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