30 Oakhurst Drive, WICKFORD, ESSEX, SS12 0NN

described on the application form as ‘ New DDA dwelling

Authority: Basildon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gunn J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the cramped appearance and loss of spatial qualities, which outweighs the limited housing and economic benefits in the planning balance under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.

the adverse impacts of allowing the appeal, being harm to character and appearance, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of one dwelling, limited economic benefit, and sustainability of location

Framework references: 11, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy BAS BE12

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