®Planning appeal decision
13 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9AU
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
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.
Framework references: 206, 208, 205
Plan policies cited: Policy BE14, Policy BE16, Policy PC05, Policy HP03
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.