Planning appeal decision
2 Lily Close, Chelmsford, CM1 6YN
Planning appeal 3314335 at 2 Lily Close, Chelmsford, CM1 6YN (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2023 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
first floor extension on top of existing single storey ground floor extension
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- CM1 6YN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 3 and 5 Sunflower Close, with regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed extension would have an unacceptably harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and would cause material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to privacy and overlooking.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM23Policy DM26Policy DM29
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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