Local Planning Matters
Planning permission was finally granted for the development of 7 apartments and one ‘cottage’ on the site of the Sixteen String Jack PH (EPF/2000/16). In spite of the reduction in the number of flats, Theydon Bois Action Group considered that the final design, due to its height, bulk and insufficient set back, did not fully address the Planning Inspector’s reasons for dismissing the earlier appeal. TBAG raised a further objection as did the City of London (Epping Forest) and local residents. Only time will tell what the true impact of the development will be on this sensitive location at the edge of the village!
TBAG also objected to the application for 2 large dwellings to replace agricultural buildings in the Green Belt at Blunts Farm (EPF/2298/16), citing an earlier Planning Inspector’s appeal dismissal relating to this site. EFDC also recognised the relevance of the Planning Inspector’s reasons and refused the application.