The Forrester's Arms Public House, The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NE

Planning appeal 3321066 at The Forrester's Arms Public House, The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NE (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 15 March 2024 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area.

the residential development of one dwelling to the rear of existing public house (to be retained), including associated amenity space, car parking and rationalisation of remainder of site for continued use with public house

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Grierson E
Postcode: CM5 9NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the High Ongar Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed development on the setting of the grade II listed building, Forester's Arms Public House
whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers, with regard to privacy, outlook and noise

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the heritage assets (listed building setting and conservation area character) was not outweighed by the public benefits of providing an additional dwelling and potential support for the public house business.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM9Policy DM7Policy DM10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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