Planning appeal decision
Eastfield Stables, May Walk, Stansted Cm Ss, Essex, CM24 8SS
Planning appeal 3337011 at Eastfield Stables, May Walk, Stansted Cm Ss, Essex, CM24 8SS (Uttlesford District Council) was allowed on 1 August 2024 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
change of use from agricultural grazing land and construction of a tennis court and erection of 3 metre high chain link fencing surround
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- CM24 8SS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposals would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area and would comply with the development plan policies requiring development to protect countryside character and be compatible with surrounding buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S7Policy GEN2(a)-(b)Policy ENV3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 56
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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