Planning appeal decision
Edwina, Wicken Road , Clavering , Essex, CB11 4QT
Planning appeal 3370944 at Edwina, Wicken Road , Clavering , Essex, CB11 4QT (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 10 October 2025 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene of Wicken Road and the surrounding area.
the removal of single storey rear extension and side metal flue, erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extension, removal of centre chimney stack, insertion of a new side chimney stack, alterations to fenestration, relocation of front entrance door and internal alterations
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- CB11 4QT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed rear extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene of Wicken Road and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension, owing to its scale, design and siting, would have a materially detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene, conflicting with Policies GEN2 and H8 of the Uttlesford Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8Policy GEN2
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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