28 Hampden Close, North Weald, Bassett, Epping , Essex, CM16 6JX

the creation of 1 x bedroom dwelling to same size and scale as previously approved two-bedroom side extension (EPF/1380/22)

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Harrison F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The adverse impacts of granting planning permission, particularly the harmful disruption to the character and appearance of the area through visually incongruous window arrangements, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

The benefits of delivering one dwelling in a sustainable location and addressing housing shortfall (moderate weight) and limited economic benefits were outweighed by significant harm to character and appearance, with the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits.

Framework references: 11, 9

Plan policies cited: Policy DM9, Policy DM10

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