Planning appeal decision
39 Peaslands Rd, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3ED
Planning appeal 3334257 at 39 Peaslands Rd, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3ED (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 24 June 2024 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene.
the erection of 1 no. dwelling with associated car parking and private gardens
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Reed D
- Postcode
- CB11 3ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene
What decided it
The proposal's position projecting out from the established building line and appearing as a discordant feature in the street scene significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution.
The benefits of housing delivery, economic and social benefits, and sustainable location were outweighed by the significant and demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the street scene
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GEN2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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