Land adjacent to Bury Farm, Bury Chase, Felsted, Essex, CM6 3DQ

a four bedroomed dwelling with associated landscaping and garaging

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Prentis D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents
the nature and extent of any economic and social benefits resulting from the proposals

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and conflict with development plan policies protecting the countryside outweighed the modest housing and economic benefits, particularly given the small shortfall in housing land supply.

the adverse effects of granting planning permission, comprising harm to character and appearance and conflict with countryside protection policies, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest social and economic benefits of providing one additional dwelling

Framework references: 80, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy S7, Policy GEN2, Policy GEN4, FNP Policy FEL/HN5, FNP Policy FEL/ICH1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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