Land North of Willow Grove, Maldon Road, Mundon, Essex, CM9 6NT

erection of two detached bungalows with integral garages, new access driveway and garden offices

Authority: Maldon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Storey P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would comprise suitable development in the countryside
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for prospective occupiers
the effect of the proposal on ecology and biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal would comprise unsuitable development in the countryside that would harm character and appearance and fail to provide suitable living conditions due to unmitigated industrial impacts, conflicts that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the housing and sustainability benefits even under the tilted balance.

The adverse impacts of unsuitability in the countryside, harm to character and appearance, and inadequate living conditions due to industrial noise, lighting and odour significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of two sustainably designed dwellings and housing supply contribution, even when assessed under paragraph 11 d) ii. of the Framework.

Framework references: 11, 193

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy S8, Policy D1, Policy H4, Policy T1, Policy T2, Policy N2

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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