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Dismissed2 March 20263370918

31 Parsonage Downs, Dunmow, CM6 2AT

Planning appeal 3370918 at 31 Parsonage Downs, Dunmow, CM6 2AT (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 2 March 2026 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the listed building, its setting, or any features of special architectural and historic interest which it possesses.

demolition of existing ground floor rear extension and erection of new two storey rear extension

Authority
Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
King T
Postcode
CM6 2AT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the listed building, its setting, or any features of special architectural and historic interest which it possesses
  • Whether the character or appearance of the conservation area would be preserved or enhanced

What decided it

The proposed two-storey extension would be disproportionate in scale and uncharacteristic in design, failing to preserve the listed building's special interest and the conservation area's character, and this harm cannot be outweighed by the public benefit of renovation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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