Pondside Nursery And Yard, Chatham Green, Little Waltham, Chemsford, Essex, CM3 3LE

the demolition of existing storage buildings and construction of replacement 3-bedroom chalet bungalow and single cart lodge. To include a new access from the A131 via existing gateway

Authority: Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sylvester G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed dwelling would be in an appropriate location for new housing, with particular regard to the Council's settlement strategy and the accessibility of services and facilities, the effect on local character
The effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The combination of the unsustainable location requiring car dependency, significant harm to rural character and appearance, and serious highway safety risks from the proposed A131 access collectively outweighed the modest benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 108, 109, 114, 115, 135, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy S7, Policy S11, Policy DM8, Policy DM10

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