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Dismissed19 July 20243326676

Coppice Bungalow School Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 0DL

Planning appeal 3326676 at Coppice Bungalow School Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 0DL (Brentwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Nilsson A, 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.

Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of three dwellings. Creation of new vehicular access

Authority
Brentwood Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Nilsson A
Postcode
CM15 0DL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on The Coppice Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) ancient and semi-natural woodland

What decided it

The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area by the cramped layout and formal parking arrangement, which outweighed the moderate benefits of additional housing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE14Policy NE07Policy NE01
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 186

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