®Planning appeal decision
Chelmsford Muslim Society, 13A Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0HU
Planning appeal 3365784 at Chelmsford Muslim Society, 13A Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0HU (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 August 2025 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Baddow Road and River Can Conservation Area, and preserves the setting of the listed building at 216 Moulsham Street.
‘retrospective planning application for the replacement of windows from timber sash to uPVC at 13A Moulsham Street’
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gardner L
- Postcode
- CM2 0HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Baddow Road and River Can Conservation Area, and preserves the setting of the listed building at 216 Moulsham Street
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the listed building, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance, outweighs the limited public benefits of improved energy efficiency and reduced maintenance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM13Policy DM23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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