Land to The East of Straight Road , Bradfield , Essex, CO11 2RA

Part retrospective application to create 4no plots for residential use by Gypsy and Traveller family with associated works including new access, erection of fencing, installation of cesspit, soft landscaping, dayroom and hardstanding

Authority: Tendring District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Board D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The provision of and need for traveller sites in the district, having particular regard to Local Plan (LP) policy LP9
Whether the proposal would have satisfactory access to transport and services
The effect of the scheme on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the scheme on designated European conservation sites

What decided it

The proposal was found to comply with the development plan's criteria-based gypsy and traveller policy (LP9) and caused no harm to character/appearance or to protected European sites once mitigation was secured.

the scheme accorded with the development plan and caused no harm in relation to the main issues, with personal circumstances further weighing in favour, so the appeal was allowed

Plan policies cited: Policy LP9, LP Policy SPL1, LP Policy PPL3, LP Policy SP7, LP Policy SPL3, LP Policy PPL4, LP Policy PPL5, LP Policy PPL10

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