Planning appeal decision
59, Pebbles, Mountview Crescent, St. Lawrence, Essex, CM0 7NS
Planning appeal 3331044 at 59, Pebbles, Mountview Crescent, St. Lawrence, Essex, CM0 7NS (Maldon District Council) was allowed on 2 July 2024 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with 2 storey dwelling with 3 bedrooms, associated external works (including an air source heat pump) and landscaping
- Authority
- Maldon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pattison B
- Postcode
- CM0 7NS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy for the occupiers of 57 and 61 Mountview Crescent
What decided it
The combination of the site's capacity to accommodate the building without appearing cramped, the varied character of the streetscene, and the adequate boundary screening meant the proposal would not cause harm to character, appearance or neighbouring amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy H4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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