Appeals round-up: Noise mitigation measures not covered under GPDO; More gypsy pitches would not cause ‘cumulative domination’

Noise mitigation measures not covered under GPDO

An inspector has refused prior approval to convert a glazed London office building facing a main road into flats, ruling that the proposed use of an internal wall to mitigate noise was not permitted development.

The Planner

More gypsy pitches would not cause ‘cumulative domination’

Plans for six gypsy pitches would not cause the ‘cumulative domination’ of a small village in Wychavon, an inspector has ruled, even if another nearby site with various problems was to be fully occupied.

The Planner

Marquee would ‘dominate’ grade-I listed country house

Plans to install a marquee at Moggerhanger House, one of only three surviving houses designed by Sir John Soane, have been rejected by an inspector, who cited heritage and parking concerns.

The Planner

Jenrick approves ‘horrendous’ Gladman 200-home scheme

Developer Gladman has won a second permission in two weeks from the housing secretary Robert Jenrick, who approved plans for a village extension in Essex described as ‘horrendous’ by home secretary and local MP Priti Patel.

The Planner

102-flat scheme allowed with no affordable housing

An inspector has approved plans for a 10-storey block of flats in Harlow with zero affordable housing, accepting the appellant's argument that any contribution would render the scheme unviable.

The Planner

New business plan following family tragedy rejected

An inspector, not persuaded that a new business plan prepared by a rural worker after the death of her partner was viable, has upheld enforcement action against her ‘ramshackle’ on-site home.

The Planner

Extant permission does not justify ancient woodland harm

An inspector has cited harm to ancient woodland in refusing permission for a block of flats in Sussex, notwithstanding an extant permission for a hotel at the site that would have the same ‘form and footprint’.

The Planner