Planning appeal decision
Maison Bleu, Burnham Road , Althorne , Essex, CM3 6BX
Planning appeal 3310558 at Maison Bleu, Burnham Road , Althorne , Essex, CM3 6BX (Maldon District Council) was dismissed on 20 July 2023 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to enclosure.
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- Authority
- Maldon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- CM3 6BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to enclosure
- the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would have an unacceptable adverse effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through enclosure and loss of outlook, which could not be justified by the limited environmental, economic and social benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy H4Policy S1
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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