Planning appeal decision
189 Chignal Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2JE
Planning appeal 3339601 at 189 Chignal Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2JE (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 July 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Crows Farmhouse', and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
‘demolish existing garage and build two storey side extension and oak canopy on a listed building, changes to front drive (rebuild retaining wall), gravel paving, new trees and move beech hedge.’ Appeal B: APP/W1525/Y/24/3339609 189 Chignal Road, Chelmsford CM1 2JE
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- CM1 2JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Crows Farmhouse', and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposed two storey side extension would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the special interest of the listed building, and the public benefits of the proposal were insufficient to outweigh this harm when great weight is given to the asset's conservation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM13DM23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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