Nisalocal 40 - 42 Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1JA

1. 1.Reason 1 Policy DP3(1) of the NPPF explains that development proposals should respond positively to the history, character and features of the site and its setting…integrating with and enhancing their surroundings. Policy DP3(2) of the NPPF explains that development proposals should contribute to well-designed places and reflect relevant design principles, including in this case: … d. Movement;… f. Public Space; and… g. Identity… Policy DP3(3) of the NPPF explains that development proposals should be refused…where they conflict with these requirements or relevant design standards without clear justification. Substantial weight should be given to compliance with relevant development plan policies when assessing design quality. Policy DM23 of Chelmsford Local Plan states that planning permission will be granted for development that respects the character and appearance of the area in which it is located. The Making Places Supplementary Planning Document was adopted in January 2021 and sets out detailed guidance for the implementation of the policy requirements of the Chelmsford Local Plan. It seeks to promote and secure high-quality and sustainable new development including high-quality public spaces. WEB PBCS090 26/01040/FUL REFULZ By reason of its encroachment into the public realm and its alien and incongruous appearance, the proposal represents an unsympathetic form of development that undermines the function of the public realm as a pedestrian route and detracts from the character and appearance of both the host building and the surrounding streetscape. The proposal therefore conflicts with the NPPF and Policy DM23 of Chelmsford Local Plan. Reason 2 Policy DP3(1) of the NPPF explains that development proposals should respond positively to the history, character and features of the site and its setting…integrating with and enhancing their surroundings. Policy DP3(2) of the NPPF explains that development proposals should contribute to well-designed places and reflect relevant design principles, including in this case: … d. Movement;… f. Public Space; and… g. Identity… Policy DP3(3) of the NPPF explains that development proposals should be refused…where they conflict with these requirements or relevant design standards without clear justification. Substantial weight should be given to compliance with relevant development plan policies when assessing design quality. Policy HE6(1) of the NPPF states that substantial weight should be given to the conservation of designated heritage assets when assessing development proposals. Policy HE6(4) of the NPPF states that where a development proposal would harm the significance of a designated heritage asset the effect on the asset and its significance should be weighed against any public benefits resulting from the proposal. Strategic Policy S3 of Chelmsford Local Plan states that the Council will conserve and where appropriate enhance the historic environment. When assessing applications for development, the Council will place great weight on the preservation and enhancement of designated heritage assets and their setting. Policy DM13 of Chelmsford Local Plan relates to designated heritage assets. This states that the impact of any development proposal on the significance of a designated heritage asset or its setting, and the level of any harm, will be considered against any public benefits arising from the proposed development. Policy DM14 related to Non-Designated Heritage Assets. This states that proposals must retain the significance of a non-designated heritage asset, including its setting. Any harm or loss will be judged against the significance of the asset. By reason of its prominence and unsympathetic appearance, the proposal fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the West End Conservation Area, resulting in less than substantial harm to its significance. The proposal therefore fails to comply with the NPPF, and Strategic Policy S3, Policy DM13 and Policy

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

CM1 1JA

Application type

Full

Scale / size

Small

Validated

30 July 2026

Consultation expiry

21 September 2026

Consultation end

21 September 2026

Target decision date

24 September 2026

Statutory period

56 days

Planning Portal ID

PP-15124441

Documents

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