Planning appeal decision
109 Mountbatten Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9TP
Planning appeal 3332145 at 109 Mountbatten Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9TP (Braintree District Council) was allowed on 18 March 2024 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
the construction of kit form car port, to replace existing temporary portable garage
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- CM7 9TP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The car port would be sufficiently screened and viewed against the backdrop of the larger flank wall of the neighbouring property, limiting its prominence in the street scene and preserving the character of the estate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPP36Policy LPP52
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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