®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed31 October 20243340460
Land south of Sheepcote Wood, Station Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8PD
change of use of agricultural land to doggy day care site
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Gee R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including lighting
- Whether or not the location is suitable for the proposed development, having regard to local and national planning policies
- The effect of the proposal on the availability of best and most versatile agricultural land
- The effect on living conditions of existing occupiers, with particular regard to noise
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the open, rural character and appearance of the countryside, combined with the unsustainable location requiring private vehicle reliance and the loss of best and most versatile agricultural land, outweighed the modest economic and social benefits.
Framework references: 180
Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP7, Policy LPP1, Policy LPP7, Policy LPP27, Policy LPP52, Policy LPP67, Policy LPP70
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