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Dismissed15 October 20243342745

Land at Rear of 21 to 23A Broomhall Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7HB

Planning appeal 3342745 at Land at Rear of 21 to 23A Broomhall Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7HB (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 October 2024 by Inspector Storey P, 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.

demolition of Nissen hut and construction of one storey dwelling using the existing access

Authority
Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Storey P
Postcode
CM1 7HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of No 21 Broomhall Road, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and visual intrusion

What decided it

The proposal would harm both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise, disturbance and visual intrusion, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM23Policy DM29

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