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Dismissed17 July 20266005499

Land Adjacent Langford Drive, Palmers Lane, Chrishall, SG8 8DX

Planning appeal 6005499 at Land Adjacent Langford Drive, Palmers Lane, Chrishall, SG8 8DX (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 17 July 2026 by Inspector S Hubbard, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the site would be suitable for residential development with regard to the policies of the development plan.

the “erection of two dwellings (Alternative scheme as permitted subject to application ref.no. UTT/13/1728/FUL)

Authority
Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
S Hubbard
Postcode
SG8 8DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the location of the site would be suitable for residential development with regard to the policies of the development plan
  • Whether the layout and design of the proposed development would be suitable with particular regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area and whether it would provide sufficient space for vehicle parking

What decided it

The harm arising from the impact on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings, which conflicts with the Framework's policies on securing well-designed places, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.

The collective benefits of housing delivery, efficient use of land, and economic benefits weigh moderately in favour, but the harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs these benefits under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 3Core Policy 41Core Policy 52Development Policy 5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 130

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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