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Dismissed7 May 20253351652

60 Harwich Road , Lawford, Maningtree, Essex, CO11 2LP

Planning appeal 3351652 at 60 Harwich Road , Lawford, Maningtree, Essex, CO11 2LP (Tendring District Council) was dismissed on 7 May 2025 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development is an annex or a self-contained residential unit.

the conversion/adaption of hay barn currently designated for uses incidental to the enjoyment of the main dwellinghouse to residential ancillary annexe

Authority
Tendring District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Lancaster K
Postcode
CO11 2LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development is an annex or a self-contained residential unit
  • if the proposal is a self-contained residential unit, whether this is an appropriate location having regard to the spatial strategy in the development plan
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to conserving and enhancing the landscape and scenic beauty of the Dedham Vale National Landscape
  • the effect of the proposed development on protected species
  • the effect of the proposed development on living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The proposal constitutes a self-contained residential unit located outside the settlement boundary in countryside, contrary to the spatial strategy, and would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Dedham Vale National Landscape through tandem development and suburbanising effects.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP3 of the TDLP1Policy SP7 of the TDLP1Policy SPL1 of the TDLP2Policy LP7 of the TDLP2Policy PPL3 of the TDLP2Policy SPL3 of the TDLP2Policy LP8 of the TDLP2Policy PPL4 of the TDLP2

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