Planning appeal decision
6 Star Mead, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2NF
Planning appeal 3304408 at 6 Star Mead, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2NF (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 28 November 2022 by Inspector Dyer I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
proposed two storey side extension
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dyer I
- Postcode
- CM6 2NF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The material harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area caused by the bulky, discordant design of the extension, which would undermine the consistency and commonality of design in Star Mead, outweighed the limited benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8Policy GEN2Policy ENV1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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