Planning appeal decision
8 Elm Close, Brantham, Manningtree, CO11 1TD
Planning appeal 3323474 at 8 Elm Close, Brantham, Manningtree, CO11 1TD (Babergh District Council) was dismissed on 18 September 2023 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.
a 1.5 storey side extension to bungalow
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- CO11 1TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property No 25 Birch Drive
- the effect of the development on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal would result in an incongruous addition that would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area through its bulky, disproportionate form and unsympathetic roof alterations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15 of the Babergh Core Strategy and Policies (2014)Saved Policy CN01 of the Babergh Local Plan (2006)Saved Policy LP03 of the Babergh Local Plan (2006)Saved Policy HS33 of the Babergh Local Plan (2006)Policy TP15 of the Local Plan
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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