Planning appeal decision
223 Cressing Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3PH
Planning appeal 3319678 at 223 Cressing Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3PH (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 16 January 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
described on the planning application form as “Dropped kerb and vehicle crossing in preparation for a driveway to the front of my house
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- CM7 3PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extent of the proposed vehicle crossing would result in significant loss of the grassed verge which makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, and a narrower crossing in accordance with Highway Authority guidance would be suitable for the site.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPP1Policy LPP52
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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