Planning appeal decision
48 High Street , Chelmsford, CM1 1DE
Planning appeal 3333313 at 48 High Street , Chelmsford, CM1 1DE (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance/amenity of the area.
the installation of a multifunctional communication hub with integral defibrillator and the display of an advertisement
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- CM1 1DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance/amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposal would unacceptably detract from the public realm and historic townscape, fail to preserve the setting of designated heritage assets including a Scheduled Monument, and the limited public benefits were insufficient to outweigh the identified harm to heritage significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM13Policy DM23Policy SPS3Policy DM14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 118Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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