Planning appeal decision
33 Barlows Reach, Chelmsford, CM2 6SN
Planning appeal 3306096 at 33 Barlows Reach, Chelmsford, CM2 6SN (Chelmsford Borough Council) was allowed on 17 January 2023 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a 2m fence around rear garden boundary
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- CM2 6SN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development upon highway safety
What decided it
The fence's alignment was consistent with the forward position of adjoining built form and the established character of the area, and the highway environment naturally constrained traffic speeds such that the reduced sight lines posed no material safety risk.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM23
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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