Linden Maldon Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone, CM4 9JW

Planning appeal 3346757 at Linden Maldon Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone, CM4 9JW (Chelmsford Borough Council) was allowed on 18 November 2024 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would accord with the provisions of Part 1, Class AA of the GPDO, with particular regard to the external appearance of the building, including the design and architectural features of the principal elevation of the dwellinghouse.

addition of one storey to existing dwelling house. Walls to be finished in brick to match existing with roof to match existing. Roof to have same pitch as existing roof. Windows to be white UPVC close match to existing. New floor to be created (height of floor does not exceed the height of any existing floor of the property). The elevations are proposed to be as shown on the submitted plans

Authority: Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Dade E
Postcode: CM4 9JW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development would accord with the provisions of Part 1, Class AA of the GPDO, with particular regard to the external appearance of the building, including the design and architectural features of the principal elevation of the dwellinghouse

What decided it

The proposed development would not harm the external appearance of the dwelling or the character of the area due to the varied architectural context, the presence of substantial neighbouring properties, and the visual containment provided by the rail embankment and trees.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM23
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 128

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