Land at Back Lane / Rear of Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LU

construction of a new detached residential building comprising a 1 bedroom dwelling, together with associated access, parking and refuse storage facilities

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Murphy S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the dwelling with particular regard to outlook, sunlight, daylight and privacy
the effects of the proposal on the integrity of the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance combined with unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, which are prevailing considerations resulting in conflict with the development plan, outweigh the small contribution to housing supply and economic benefits.

Framework references: 135, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DM9, Policy DM10, Policy DM2, Policy DM22

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