Land South of Sheepcote Wood, Station Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8PD

Planning appeal 3340460 at Land South of Sheepcote Wood, Station Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8PD (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2024 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including lighting.

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
Postcode: CM77 8PD

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP1Policy SP7Policy LPP1Policy LPP7Policy LPP27Policy LPP52Policy LPP67Policy LPP70
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 180

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