Land West of Cemetery Chapel, Southminster Road, Essex, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8PR

erection of two dwellings with associated works

Authority: Maldon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gilbert-Wooldridge T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the provision of commercial and community facilities
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupants of the development with regard to private external space

What decided it

The expiry of the condition reserving land for a local shop meant the site could be developed for residential use without conflict with policies protecting commercial and community facilities, combined with the amended plans achieving acceptable character and appearance and the S106 agreement securing necessary mitigation contributions.

Framework references: 57, 130, 54

Plan policies cited: Policy E1, Policy E3, Policy S1, Policy H4, Policy D1, Policy H1, Policy I1, Policy HC.2, Policy HO.2, Policy HO.8

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