®Planning appeal decision
43 Turner's Hill, Cheshunt, EN8 8NJ
Planning appeal 3270910 at 43 Turner's Hill, Cheshunt, EN8 8NJ (Broxbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Whelan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building 43 Turners Hill, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
the change of use of existing listed building (No 43 Turner’s Hill) from an accountant’s office (Class A2) to residential (Class C3) in the form of 2 x 2 bed flats. External alterations to No 43 Turner’s Hill including removal of existing rear extension and creation of additional floorspace to rear. Development of new two storey detached building adjacent to No 43 Turner’s Hill which will provide 2 x 1 bed flats and 4 x 2 bed terraced dwellings to the rear of No 43 Turner’s Hill, together with associated works including new vehicle parking provision, hard/soft landscaping, resident amenity space, secure refuse and cycling storage
- Authority
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Whelan P
- Postcode
- EN8 8NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building 43 Turners Hill, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- whether it would preserve the setting of the listed building
- its effect on the character and appearance of the area
- whether it would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to shared garden size, privacy, waste and recycling storage
What decided it
The harm to the special historic interest and setting of the grade II listed building from the proposed first floor access opening and the proximity of the new building, which would not be outweighed by the heritage and public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 130Paragraph 197
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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