Planning appeal decision
Land North Of Brooks Farm, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8BA
Planning appeal 3305804 at Land North Of Brooks Farm, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8BA (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 17 August 2023 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of a log cabin to be used as temporary agricultural accommodation
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- CM77 8BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The safety of other highway users
What decided it
The absence of clear evidence to demonstrate the firm intention and sound financial basis of the viniculture enterprise, combined with inadequate visibility splays for the proposed vehicular access, meant the development would cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance and adversely affect highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPP1Policy LPP38Policy LPP52Policy LPP67Policy LPP43
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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