24 Pine Drive, INGATESTONE, Essex, CM4 9EF

to construct a pair of new 2 bedroom bungalows along with associated accessway on land/garden to rear of existing dwelling at 24 Pine Drive

Authority: Brentwood Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wraight G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the occupants of nearby dwellings, with reference to outlook and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous backland positioning of the dwellings, which conflicts with the established pattern of development and outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery.

the moderate benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of land were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and conflict with the development plan

Plan policies cited: Policy BE14, Policy NE07, Policy HP03, Policy 2 of the Ingatestone and Fryerning Neighbourhood Plan 2022

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