Planning appeal decision
Southcote, Dunmow Road, Takeley, Essex, CM22 6QR
Planning appeal 3354769 at Southcote, Dunmow Road, Takeley, Essex, CM22 6QR (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2025 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the existing house in terms of subservience.
demolition of existing garage, and erection of double garage with annex
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- CM22 6QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the existing house in terms of subservience
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbours at Ramor and Glenmore
- Whether there is sufficient information in respect biodiversity and to enable the discharge of duties under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), and the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended)
What decided it
The proposed development would not be subordinate to the existing dwelling and would dominate the garden area to the detriment of the character of the host dwelling and the outlook of neighbours, and would result in overlooking of the private amenity space of the neighbouring properties.
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