Land to the south of , 231 Witham Road , Black Notley , Essex , CM77 8NQ

to erect a modest 3 bedroomed dwelling on the land to the front aspect - ie aligned with the existing dwelling frontages along Witham Road

Authority: Braintree District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Szymanski D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
whether or not the proposal is compliant with policies for the location of new development
whether or not the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the occupiers of a neighbouring dwelling with particular reference to privacy and the appeal dwelling with particular reference to daylight and outlook
the effect of the proposal upon highway safety and convenience
whether or not sufficient evidence is provided in respect of biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with development plan policies on design, settlement location, highway safety and biodiversity, with the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the limited benefits of providing one additional dwelling.

Framework references: 135, 139, 115, 187

Plan policies cited: Policy SP7, Policy SP3, Policy SP1, Policy LPP1, Policy LPP35, Policy LPP52, Policy LPP64, Policy LPP66

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