Planning appeal decision
12 Esplanade, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6AL
Planning appeal 3290185 at 12 Esplanade, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6AL (Maldon District Council) was dismissed on 10 June 2022 by Inspector Dale A, 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 dwelling and its surroundings.
described on the application form as a “Part one – part two storey extension to the rear of an existing dwellinghouse
- Authority
- Maldon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- CM3 6AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed extension's excessive scale, bulk and design would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings, conflicting with the development plan with harm that cannot be mitigated by conditions or outweighed by other material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy H4
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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