Planning appeal decision
Eastfield Stables, May Walk, Elsenham Road, Stansted, CM24 8SS
Planning appeal 6002445 at Eastfield Stables, May Walk, Elsenham Road, Stansted, CM24 8SS (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 16 April 2026 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of varying condition 2 on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of changing rooms in association with Wellness Hub at Land At Eastfield Stables May Walk Elsenham Road Stansted Essex without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref UTT/25/1837/FUL, dated 2 September 2025
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gee R
- Postcode
- CM24 8SS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of varying condition 2 on the character and appearance of the area
- whether or not Section 73 of the Act allows the amendment of the condition as sought by the appellant
What decided it
The proposal would materially harm the site's character and appearance by introducing built form into the open central area, and it falls outside the scope of Section 73 because it would fundamentally alter the approved use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 52Core Policy 41GEN2GEN4GEN5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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