The Grannex at Paddock Cottage, Cranes Lane, Kelvedon, C05 9AY

Authority: Braintree District Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: C05 9AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the suitability of the site for an independent dwelling
whether a satisfactory residential environment would be created

What decided it

The conflict with the development plan's spatial strategy, directing housing to sustainable locations within defined development boundaries, combined with the engagement of the presumption in favour of sustainable development being insufficient to overcome the limited housing benefit and the significant amenity harm to the host dwelling.

the limited benefit of one additional dwelling was outweighed by the conflict with the spatial strategy of the development plan and the significant noise and disturbance harm to the host dwelling, such that the balance was firmly against permission

Framework references: 11, 88, 161

Plan policies cited: Policy SP3, Policy LPP1

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