®Planning appeal decision
6 Butts Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TJ
Planning appeal 3328089 at 6 Butts Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TJ (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2024 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would constitute 'inappropriate development' in terms of green belt policy.
described in the refusal notice as “demolition of existing garage; raise roof to create first floor with dormer window; two storey side extension; single storey rear extension; front porch extension; alterations to fenestration
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Felgate J
- Postcode
- CM2 8TJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would constitute 'inappropriate development' in terms of green belt policy
- if so, whether any other harm would also be caused to the green belt
- the effects of the proposed design on the area's character and appearance
- whether any other considerations weigh significantly either for or against the proposed development
- if the development is inappropriate, whether the harm to the green belt, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to very special circumstances
What decided it
The cumulative increase in floorspace of 274% over the original building constitutes disproportionate development that cannot fall within the extension exception to green belt policy, and no other considerations of sufficient weight were advanced to overcome the substantial harm from inappropriateness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S11Policy DM11Policy DM23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 152Paragraph 153Paragraph 154
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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