Land East of May Walk, May Walk, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8SS

Planning appeal 3366888 at Land East of May Walk, May Walk, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8SS (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 19 November 2025 by Inspector Laver J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the proposed earth bunds.

formation of earth bunds and landscaping, erection of boundary fencing with gates, erection of stable block, and creation of paddock

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Laver J
Postcode: CM24 8SS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the proposed earth bunds
protected species, and whether the proposal provides an adequate level of biodiversity net gain
safety of users of the public rights of way network

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the earth bunds, combined with uncertainty in securing an appropriate level of biodiversity net gain, outweighed any other considerations and conflicted with the development plan as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S7Policy GEN2Policy GEN1Policy GEN7Design Code C1.1CDesign Code ID1.1C
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 187

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