Planning appeal decision
144 Springfield Park Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6EE
Planning appeal 3369201 at 144 Springfield Park Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6EE (Chelmsford Borough Council) was allowed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed side and front extension on the dwelling and the surrounding area.
a single storey side and front extension, detached carport with formation of access. Single storey incidental annexe
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- CM2 6EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed side and front extension on the dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed single storey side and front extension, by virtue of its hipped roof form, matching materials, subservient design, and active elevation, is compatible with the character and appearance of the area and meets the requirements of Policy DM23.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM23
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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