Planning appeal decision
55 Lime Walk, Chelmsford, CM2 9NQ
Planning appeal 3323646 at 55 Lime Walk, Chelmsford, CM2 9NQ (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 March 2024 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the host building, terrace row and immediate area.
loft conversion including rear dormer, raising of the ridge and roof windows to front elevation. Increase of height to existing chimney
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- CM2 9NQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the host building, terrace row and immediate area
What decided it
The proposed ridge height increase of 0.36m would create a visually prominent and alien feature that would unbalance the consistent ridge line and uniformity of the terraced row, resulting in poor quality design inappropriate to its surroundings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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