Robin Hill Deers Green, Clavering, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 4PX

a new build residential unit

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kemmann-Lane T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the rural character and appearance of the area including the suitability of the proposed design
the suitability of the site for residential development having regard to accessibility to local services

What decided it

The substantial harm to rural character and appearance combined with poor accessibility to local services significantly and demonstrably outweighed the minor contribution of a single dwelling to housing land supply.

the adverse impacts of granting permission, comprising harm to rural character and appearance and unsustainable location, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefit of delivering one dwelling to a district with 4.12 years' housing land supply

Framework references: 8, 11, 73, 83, 187

Plan policies cited: Policy S7

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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