Beech Hill House, Pynest Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3QL

demolition of existing house, cottage and garage. Erection of replacement family dwellinghouse. House to be two storeys and basement, with balconies and terrace

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development proposed would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to any relevant development plan policies and the National Planning Policy Framework
The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the settings of the non-designated heritage assets Wordsworth House and Tennyson House

What decided it

The proposed replacement dwelling would not be materially larger than the existing built form and would maintain the established historic relationship with neighbouring heritage assets, thereby satisfying the Green Belt replacement building test and preserving character and appearance.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM4, Policy DM7, Policy DM9

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