®Planning appeal decision
The Forge Cambridge Road, Ugley, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM22 6HY
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the loss of employment land is justified
- the principle of residential development in this location
- the effect on the character and appearance of the area
- living conditions for existing and proposed occupants
What decided it
The adverse impacts of unjustified loss of employment land and significant harm to the rural character and appearance of the area significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply and economic effects in circumstances where a five-year housing supply could be demonstrated.
The adverse impacts of unjustified employment land loss and harmful effects on character and appearance, given significant weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing contribution, effective use of previously developed land, and economic effects, resulting in dismissal.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy E2, Policy S7, Policy GEN1(e), Policy GEN 2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.