Longfield, Station Road, Rayne, BRAINTREE, CM77 6RX

proposed erection of 2no. semi detached two storey private dwellings and 1no. detached single storey dwelling together with creation of vehicular crossovers

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 site and surrounding landscape
the effect on the living conditions of future occupiers of plot 3 with particular regard to overlooking, overshadowing, privacy and noise
parking provision and highway safety

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan through harm to rural character and landscape, unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, and inadequate parking and highway safety provision, with no material considerations outweighing these harms.

Plan policies cited: Policy LPP 1, Policy SP7, Policy LPP 35, Policy LPP 52, Policy LPP 67, Policy LPP 43

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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