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Dismissed24 November 20233314384

Lenada Ship Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8UZ

Planning appeal 3314384 at Lenada Ship Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8UZ (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 November 2023 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed extensions, when taken with previous extensions, would amount to inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

removal of rear conservatory. First floor roof extension with dormers to front and single dormer to rear. New entrance to side with canopy and ground floor side window to kitchen

Authority
Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bartlett R
Postcode
CM2 8UZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed extensions, when taken with previous extensions, would amount to inappropriate development in the Green Belt
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The hip-to-gable alterations to the roof would harmfully detract from the character and appearance of the area by appearing incongruous within the prevailing spacious hipped roofscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S11(A)Policy DM11(A)(i)Policy DM11A(ii)Policy DM23
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 149

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