Planning appeal decision
Midden, Top Road, Wimbish, CB10 2XJ
Planning appeal 3324813 at Midden, Top Road, Wimbish, CB10 2XJ (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2024 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings, in the context of planning policies for the area.
described in the application form as “erection of single storey dwelling and garaging
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- CB10 2XJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings, in the context of planning policies for the area
What decided it
The proposed new dwelling would introduce a significant new building in the countryside, harming the rural character and appearance of the surroundings in conflict with established planning policies and the Council's settlement strategy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S7
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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