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Dismissed23 May 20243333753

3 Fifth Avenue Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, CO9 2SZ

Planning appeal 3333753 at 3 Fifth Avenue Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, CO9 2SZ (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 23 May 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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Authority
Braintree District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bowden N
Postcode
CO9 2SZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development upon the safety and convenience of the users of the site and carriageway

What decided it

The proposal would be detrimental to both the character and appearance of the area and the safety and convenience of users, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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