®Planning appeal decision
Gravel Pits , Hall Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4PF
retention of replacement surface for the existing private way
- Authority
- Maldon District Council
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Savage M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A: Whether the Council's refusal to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded
- Appeal B: The effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to its location within the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Conservation Area
- Appeal B: The effect on the biodiversity interests of the site, having regard to its location adjacent to the Blackwater Estuary
What decided it
The resurfaced track with its dark-coloured scalpings and consistent width fundamentally altered the basic character of the private way from a semi-natural feature to a prominent urban feature, contrary to both the permitted development limitations and the requirement to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area.
Framework references: 189, 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy S8, Policy D1, Policy D3, Policy N2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.