®Planning appeal decision
The Forrester's Arms Public House, The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NE
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DM9, Policy DM7, Policy DM10
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