Planning appeal decision
Berwick Bungalow, Terling Hall Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2EY
Planning appeal 3321656 at Berwick Bungalow, Terling Hall Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2EY (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 15 February 2024 by Inspector Catcheside E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is in a suitable location for the proposed use, having regard to relevant development plan policies for retail, and the accessibility of the site.
change of use of annexe to hairdressing salon
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Catcheside E
- Postcode
- CM3 2EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is in a suitable location for the proposed use, having regard to relevant development plan policies for retail, and the accessibility of the site
What decided it
The site's location outside the settlement boundary in open countryside, combined with poor accessibility by sustainable transport modes and lack of demonstrated local need, makes it unsuitable for a retail use that would conflict with development plan policies directing such uses to existing centres.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPP1Policy LPP9Policy ECN4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 89
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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