7-11, Chelmsford Road, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8RG

one full storey upward extension with another second smaller upward set back extension over to create two new apartments with roof to terraces. Rear extension to create new rear access. Creation of balconies and ground floor terrace. Alterations to fenestration

Authority: Brentwood Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Gee R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on character and appearance of the area
whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building, known as Green Dragon
the effect of the proposal on living conditions

What decided it

The proposed development would fail to achieve good design and would not provide a high standard of amenity for existing occupiers, with unacceptable harm to living conditions and character and appearance that would be determinative regardless of heritage considerations.

Framework references: 11, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy BE14, Policy BE16

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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