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Dismissed25 September 20253362731

Land Adj To Woodstock, Dunmow Road, Rayne, CM77 6WF

Planning appeal 3362731 at Land Adj To Woodstock, Dunmow Road, Rayne, CM77 6WF (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 25 September 2025 by Inspector Dyer I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
CM77 6WF

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP3Policy SP7Policy LPP1Policy LPP35Policy LPP42Policy LPP52Policy LPP65Policy LPP66Policy LPP67
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 83Paragraph 15Paragraph 73Paragraph 89

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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