Planning appeal decision
1 Slampseys Cottages , London Road, Chelmsford , Essex, CM77 7QL
Planning appeal 3325811 at 1 Slampseys Cottages , London Road, Chelmsford , Essex, CM77 7QL (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 June 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of detached two-bedroom dwelling together with closure of existing access and creation of new access, 4 car parking spaces and shared block paving turning areas, refuse and cycle provision
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- CM77 7QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the site represents an appropriate location for housing having regard to the settlement strategy and access to services and facilities
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the rural hamlet and countryside, which constitutes a conflict with the development plan that material considerations do not overcome.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- S1S11DM8S7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8
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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