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Allowed26 September 20233310218

Highgate House, Bambers Green Road, Takeley, CM22 6PE

Planning appeal 3310218 at Highgate House, Bambers Green Road, Takeley, CM22 6PE (Uttlesford District Council) was allowed on 26 September 2023 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to local policy, national policy and the character and appearance of the rural area.

The building will be one main room for a bed and a separate ensuite shower room with toilet and sink. This room will be used for family stay over and part time B&B. There will be no cooking facilities in the room

Authority
Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Allen K
Postcode
CM22 6PE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to local policy, national policy and the character and appearance of the rural area

What decided it

The proposal would support sustainable growth and expansion of an existing bed and breakfast business while respecting the character and openness of the countryside, and conditions would prevent independent occupation or future replacement dwelling precedent.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S7Policy S8Policy LC5Policy ENV13

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