Land north of the Post Office, 103 Main Road, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1NN

the change of use of land and construction of one no. 2 bedroom chalet style dwelling, with garden and off street parking (Use Class C3), construction of an off street parking area for visitors to the post office/store (Sui Generis), complete with dropped kerb access works and landscaping

Authority: Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Francis L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
the integrity of the European designated sites

What decided it

The scheme comprises significantly less built form than the previous appeal and would not result in unacceptable harm to the openness and character of the area, while the Essex Coast RAMS mitigation contribution secures compliance with the Habitats Regulations.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM23

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