Planning appeal decision
35 Tennyson Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6BE
Planning appeal 3320902 at 35 Tennyson Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6BE (Maldon District Council) was dismissed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
2 storey side extension consisting of a ground floor garage to provide parking with the second floor adding a playroom to the property. Second storey extension above existing ground floor porch to increase bedroom 3
- Authority
- Maldon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- CM9 6BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- the effect on parking and highway safety
What decided it
The proposed extension would erode the characteristic gap between properties and create a harmful terracing effect that would be readily apparent in the street scene, combined with a shortfall in required parking provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy H4Policy T2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 111
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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