Planning appeal decision
Land off Tan Lane, Little Clacton, CO16 9PT
Planning appeal 3320790 at Land off Tan Lane, Little Clacton, CO16 9PT (Tendring District Council) was dismissed on 15 March 2024 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is suitably located.
the erection of one self-build bespoke designed single storey dwelling
- Authority
- Tendring District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Baxter C
- Postcode
- CO16 9PT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development is suitably located
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal's location outside the required proximity to the settlement boundary and its harmful effect on the character and appearance of the open countryside.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP7Policy PPL3Policy SP3
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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