Planning appeal decision
52-52A Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7DL
Planning appeal 3370239 at 52-52A Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7DL (Chelmsford Borough Council) was allowed on 11 November 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character or sustainability of Great Baddow Conservation Area.
‘proposed change of use from Salon (Class E) to Residential (Class C3). No exterior changes are proposed. The changes will result in two new dwellinghouses’
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- CM2 7DL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character or sustainability of Great Baddow Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed change of use would not have any adverse effect on the sustainability of Great Baddow Conservation Area and the character of the Conservation Area as a whole would be preserved.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM5Policy SPS3Policy DM13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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