Planning appeal decision
Maltings House, Sturmer Road, Steeple Bumpstead, Essex, CB9 7BS
Planning appeal 3300963 at Maltings House, Sturmer Road, Steeple Bumpstead, Essex, CB9 7BS (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 15 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.
described in the application form as follows: “Demolition of dwelling and outbuildings and construction of a replacement dwelling and cart lodge (re-submission of 19/01195/FUL)
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- CB9 7BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings
What decided it
The proposed building's bulk, modern design, and incongruous appearance would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the countryside surroundings that outweighs the benefits of redevelopment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy LPP1Policy LPP37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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