Ongar Bridge, 24-26 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9DZ

Planning appeal 3292149 at Ongar Bridge, 24-26 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9DZ (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 7 February 2023 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on employment land.

for the demolition of existing car showroom and servicing bays and construction of nine, 2-bed apartments, bin and cycle stores, private open space, parking spaces, provision of foul and surface water drainage and landscaping

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Price A
Postcode: CM5 9DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on employment land
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chipping Ongar Conservation Area
whether an acceptable standard of accommodation could be provided for future occupants, with particular regard to amenity space
the effect of the proposed development on parking provision

What decided it

The failure to provide evidence demonstrating lack of market demand for the employment use, combined with the harmful impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area that was not outweighed by public benefits, and the inadequate provision of accessible amenity space for future occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy E4APolicy E1Policy CP1Policy T2Policy SP2Policy HC6Policy HC7Policy CP2Policy CP7Policy DM7Policy DM9Policy DBE8Policy DM10Policy ST4Policy ST6Policy T1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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