®Planning appeal decision
London Road, Braintree, CM77 8FL
Planning appeal 3341180 at London Road, Braintree, CM77 8FL (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 13 January 2025 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including trees.
outline planning application for residential development of up to 9 units
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- CM77 8FL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including trees
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the residents of the scheme with regard to outdoor space
- whether the housing mix proposed within the scheme is acceptable having regard to the local housing need
- whether planning obligations are necessary and have been suitably provided
What decided it
The proposed layout would be incongruous with the established character of linear ribbon development and would result in significant harm to character and appearance combined with inadequate living conditions due to tree overshadowing and enclosure.
The social and economic benefits of housing delivery and employment during construction, together with environmental benefits through biodiversity net gain, did not justify development that would be contrary to the development plan and cause significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP7Policy LPP 1Policy LPP 52Policy LPP 65Policy LPP 35Policy SP6Policy LPP 31Policy LPP 50Policy LPP 78
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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