Start House, Tilekiln Green, Great Hallingbury, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM22 7TH

the erection of 2 residential dwellings on land to the rear of Start House

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise, vibration, fumes and light pollution

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions, when weighed against the modest contribution to housing supply, demonstrably outweighs the benefits such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

The modest positive contribution to housing supply was outweighed by significant harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.

Framework references: 11, 74, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy S7, Policy S8, Policy GEN2, Policy H4, Policy ENV1

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