40 Pitt Avenue, Witham, CM8 1JQ

described in the application form as follows: “Permission sought for change of use of existing mobile home to permanent dwelling on land formerly part of N° 40 Pitt Avenue Witham but now a separate plot with independant (sic) access

Authority: Braintree District Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: CM8 1JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings
The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether unacceptable harm would be caused by disturbance or intrusion on privacy)
Whether the scheme would provide satisfactory living conditions for occupiers of the mobile home

What decided it

The development's incongruous appearance, backland location, poor access arrangements, and harmful effects on character, appearance and neighbours' amenities clearly outweigh any planning benefits.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy SP7, Policy LPP35, Policy LPP52

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