Planning appeal decision
2 Cressages Close, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3NW
Planning appeal 3368439 at 2 Cressages Close, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3NW (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2025 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building, Cressages.
to extend existing kitchen (previously old Bake - Wash house) with chimney to remain
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- CM6 3NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building, Cressages
What decided it
The proposed extension would fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest and significance of the Grade II listed building, contrary to sections 16(2) and 66(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, and the identified harm to the heritage asset outweighs the public benefits and equality considerations advanced.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV2H8GEN2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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