Planning appeal decision
Sweetings Farmhouse, Thistley Green Roaed, Braintree, CM7 9SF
Planning appeal 3291730 at Sweetings Farmhouse, Thistley Green Roaed, Braintree, CM7 9SF (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2022 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would be in a location suitable for a new dwelling.
Outline planning application with all matters reserved - Erection of a 2 bedroom chalet bungalow for a disabled person and carer
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- CM7 9SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would be in a location suitable for a new dwelling
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the trees on the site
What decided it
The proposed development would rely on private motor vehicles for access to services and facilities due to the lack of safe pedestrian infrastructure and the separation from the town centre by a busy road, making it an unsuitable location for a new dwelling contrary to development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPP 1Policy LPP 52Policy LPP 67
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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