Tarcquita, Gransmore Green, Felsted, Essex, CM6 3LA

demolition of existing structures and erection of 6 bed family home and garage

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bell-Williamson J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area

What decided it

The material harm to the character and appearance of the settlement edge location caused by the scale, bulk and mass of the proposed dwelling, which would not be mitigated by planting and would not be overcome by the moderate benefits of the proposal.

The moderate benefits of providing a larger family home and environmental and economic gains were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the conflict with the development plan and Framework, such that the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits

Framework references: 11, 14, 76, 77, 135, 180, 226

Plan policies cited: Policy S7, Policy H7, Policy GEN2, Policy FEL/ICH1, Policy FEL/HN5

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