66 The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

Planning appeal 3296440 at 66 The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 20 November 2023 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 2 pairs of semi-detached houses with associated parking and gardens

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Willis S
Postcode: CM16 6TW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The living conditions of the occupiers of 78 and 80 The Plain, with particular regard to outlook, privacy, daylight and sunlight

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding outlook and privacy, substantially outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery even in the context of housing shortfall.

The moderate benefits of housing supply and economic/social benefits were substantially outweighed by the minor harm to character and appearance and substantial harm to living conditions of neighbouring occupiers; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP2Policy DM9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 75Paragraph 11d

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