Sunnyside pt OS 956, Kents Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, Essex , CM16 6AX

rebuilding to form 2 bed dwelling

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cowley R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies including, where appropriate, its effect on openness
The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (the SAC), with particular regard to atmospheric pollution

What decided it

The proposal falls within exception (g) of NPPF paragraph 154 as redevelopment of previously developed land that would not have a greater impact on Green Belt openness than the existing development, and the Habitats Regulations mitigation via the Unilateral Undertaking secures protection of the Epping Forest SAC.

Framework references: 11, 56, 143, 154

Plan policies cited: Policy DM4, Policy DM1, Policy DM19, Policy D5, Policy T1, Policy DM22

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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