Planning appeal decision
2 Courtland Drive, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6PN
Planning appeal 3305279 at 2 Courtland Drive, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6PN (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector Bartlett 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 area.
demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new replacement dwelling
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- IG7 6PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's design, with varied building and roof lines and materials reflecting the surrounding area, would not appear cramped or over-dominant and would maintain the character and appearance of the area, thereby according with Policies CP2, CP7, DBE1, DBE3, DBE9 and DM9 and NPPF paragraphs 126 and 130.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP2CP7DBE1DBE3DBE9DM9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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