Planning appeal decision
41 Julien Court Road, Braintree, CM7 9BN
Planning appeal 3311054 at 41 Julien Court Road, Braintree, CM7 9BN (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of present and future occupiers of No 7 Beaufort Gardens in terms of height, proximity and outlook.
raising of roof and changes to roof form, first floor front extension and inclusion of front dormer, part single part two storey rear extension
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- CM7 9BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of present and future occupiers of No 7 Beaufort Gardens in terms of height, proximity and outlook
- whether the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Julien Court Road
What decided it
The overbearing and dominating effect of the raised roof and extended flank wall on the living conditions and outlook of the neighbouring occupants at No 7 Beaufort Gardens, combined with overshadowing, outweighed the sustainable use benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LPP36LPP52
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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