67 Annexe, Baynard Avenue, Flitch Green, Essex, CM6 3FD

‘change of use from ancillary residential accommodation to separate residential dwelling retrospective’

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Goldberg V

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions for occupants, with particular reference to private garden space
parking

What decided it

The material harm to character and appearance, unacceptable living conditions due to lack of private garden space, and failure to provide required parking significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one additional dwelling.

The harm to character and appearance, living conditions and parking significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one additional dwelling when assessed against the Framework as a whole, despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing supply.

Framework references: 70, 11

Plan policies cited: GEN2, GEN8

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