Planning appeal decision
84 Highlands Drive, Maldon, CM9 6HY
Planning appeal 3304717 at 84 Highlands Drive, Maldon, CM9 6HY (Maldon District Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2022 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.
two-storey side extension and front porch
- Authority
- Maldon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lock H
- Postcode
- CM9 6HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
- parking provision and highway safety
What decided it
The proposal would detract from the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area by appearing overly dominant and visually intrusive due to its depth, forward position, and closure of the existing side space, contrary to local plan design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy H4Policy S1Policy T2
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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