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Dismissed15 January 20253342668

Tinsley Farm, Blind Lane, West Hanningfield, Essex, CM2 8UF

Planning appeal 3342668 at Tinsley Farm, Blind Lane, West Hanningfield, Essex, CM2 8UF (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 January 2025 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers on Blind Lane with particular regard to light, noise and disturbance from vehicular traffic associated with the business.

the change of use from agriculture to a catering business (Class E(g))

Authority
Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Courtney T
Postcode
CM2 8UF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers on Blind Lane with particular regard to light, noise and disturbance from vehicular traffic associated with the business

What decided it

The unacceptable adverse effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers on Blind Lane through increased noise, light disturbance and vehicular traffic associated with the catering business, which conflicts with Policy DM29.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM29

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