Planning appeal decision
2 Rectory Cottages, Wicken Bonhunt, Saffron Walden, CB11 3UG
Planning appeal 3301537 at 2 Rectory Cottages, Wicken Bonhunt, Saffron Walden, CB11 3UG (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 22 September 2022 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
a garage building
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- CB11 3UG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents of Wicken Lodge with regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The proposal would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area due to its forward position and scale, which was not outweighed by the benefits to the appellants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy GEN2(a)
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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