®Planning appeal decision
13 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9AU
Planning appeal 3334797 at 13 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9AU (Brentwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 July 2024 by Inspector Woodwards O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brentwood Town Centre Conservation Area in terms of how it is experienced in its setting.
the removal of existing roof and an upwards extension of three storeys, including a gabled pitched roof, to 13-15 Ongar Road, creating additional residential accommodation
- Authority
- Brentwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Woodwards O
- Postcode
- CM15 9AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brentwood Town Centre Conservation Area in terms of how it is experienced in its setting
- the effect of the proposal on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II* listed building, 'The Old House', in terms of how it is experienced in its setting
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 11 and 17 Ongar Road, in regard to outlook and sense of enclosure
What decided it
The unbalanced and incohesive design of the proposed extension, creating a top-heavy appearance with an unbalanced silhouette, caused harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area setting and the listed building setting that was not justified by the limited public benefits, and the proposal also caused unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE14Policy BE16Policy PC05Policy HP03
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 205
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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