Oak House Bannister Green, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3ND

Planning appeal 3297223 at Oak House Bannister Green, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3ND (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 3 November 2022 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings and, specifically, its impact on the setting of the listed building that is sited on adjoining land.

described in the application form as “Erection of 1no. detached dwelling, with associated curtilage, vehicular access from public highway, off-street car parking, and landscaping

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Shrimplin R
Postcode: CM6 3ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings and, specifically, its impact on the setting of the listed building that is sited on adjoining land

What decided it

The unacceptable harmful impact of the proposed development on the setting of the Grade II listed building 'The Three Horseshoes' meant the tilted balance could not be applied and the appeal must fail.

The benefits of housing delivery were outweighed by the unacceptable harmful impact on the setting of the Grade II listed building, and the tilted balance was not applied

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV2Policy S7Policy HN5Policy CW1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 16

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