®Planning appeal decision
No. 111-115 Newland Street , Witham , Essex, CM8 1AX
described in the application form as a “residential development, comprising 4 no. dwellinghouses and 3 no. flats, together with associated works and demolition of a single-storey outbuilding
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings, including the setting of nearby listed buildings and the Witham Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether unacceptable harm would be caused by overbearing appearance or intrusion on privacy)
- Whether the scheme would provide satisfactory living conditions for occupiers of the proposed new dwellings
What decided it
The proposal would enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and Kings Chase, would not cause material harm to listed building settings or neighbours' amenities, and would provide satisfactory living conditions in a sustainable location, thereby justifying permission subject to conditions.
The benefits of residential development in a sustainable town centre location and the enhancement of the Conservation Area outweighed any concerns about density and modest amenity spaces, particularly given the proximity to public facilities and the town centre context.
Framework references: 11, 12, 16
Plan policies cited: SP7, LPP47, LPP52, LPP53, SP1, SP3, LPP1
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.