®Planning appeal decision
Land Adj To Woodstock, Dunmow Road, Rayne, CM77 6WF
redevelopment of existing site to erect up to 8 residential dwellings (C3) with associated access, landscaping, parking and infrastructure with all matters reserved except for access
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dyer I
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is a suitable location for housing, having regard to local policies for the provision of housing, and access to services and facilities
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future residents
- The effect of the proposal on biodiversity
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan in multiple respects (location, character, living conditions, and biodiversity) and the material considerations, including modest housing benefits, do not outweigh the identified harms.
The modest benefits of providing eight dwellings and economic activity were outweighed by the significant harms to character and appearance, the moderate harm from reliance on private car travel, and the unresolved concerns regarding living conditions and protected species.
Framework references: 83, 15, 73, 89
Plan policies cited: Policy SP3, Policy SP7, Policy LPP1, Policy LPP35, Policy LPP42, Policy LPP52, Policy LPP65, Policy LPP66, Policy LPP67
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.