®Planning appeal decision
London Road, Braintree, CM77 8FL
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy SP7, Policy LPP 1, Policy LPP 52, Policy LPP 65, Policy LPP 35, Policy SP6, Policy LPP 31, Policy LPP 50, Policy LPP 78
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.