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Dismissed30 April 20253362796

32 Valentine Way, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3RY

Planning appeal 3362796 at 32 Valentine Way, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3RY (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 30 April 2025 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Silver End Conservation Area.

single storey side extension, two storey rear extension

Authority
Braintree District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bell-Williamson J
Postcode
CM8 3RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Silver End Conservation Area

What decided it

The two storey rear extension combined with the side extension would appear incongruous and add uncharacteristic bulk to the original dwelling form, failing to preserve the character and appearance of the Silver End Conservation Area, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the considerable harm to the designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP7LPP36LPP53
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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