Planning appeal decision
The Old Granary Green End, Dane End, Ware, SG12 0NX
Planning appeal 3268935 at The Old Granary Green End, Dane End, Ware, SG12 0NX (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 12 July 2021 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the use of the proposed annexe would accord with the Council's Housing Policies.
the raising of roof, addition of dormers and single storey extension to existing garage to provide annexe
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Courtney T
- Postcode
- SG12 0NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the use of the proposed annexe would accord with the Council's Housing Policies
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants of 'Mulberry House', having particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The excessive scale of the proposed annexe in relation to the needs of a single occupant conflicted with Policy HOU13 and would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area.
The absence of harm to neighbouring living conditions did not outweigh the conflict with housing policies and the harm to character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU13Policy GBR2Policy HOU11Policy DES4
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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