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Dismissed6 October 20233317950

Roundbush Farm, Colchester Road, Great Totham, Maldon, CM9 8BZ

Planning appeal 3317950 at Roundbush Farm, Colchester Road, Great Totham, Maldon, CM9 8BZ (Maldon District Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2023 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations.

Change of use of ground floor of existing outbuilding to Class E(g)(iii) for beekeeping business and change of use of first floor to Class C3(a) for occasional overnight sleeping accommodation for family and friends, ancillary to main dwelling

Authority
Maldon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Bell-Williamson J
Postcode
CM9 8BZ

What decided it

The Council's approach to policy interpretation and application, including reliance on Policies S8 and E4 and reference to comparable appeal decisions, did not constitute unreasonable behaviour warranting a costs award.

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Development plan policies
Policy S8Policy S7Policy E1Policy E4Policy D1Policy H4

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