Planning appeal decision
Rockleigh, Throcking Road, Cottered, SG9 9QT
Planning appeal 3271188 at Rockleigh, Throcking Road, Cottered, SG9 9QT (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Owen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including the effect on protected trees.
proposed replacement 5 No. bedroom detached dwelling including detached garage
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Owen A
- Postcode
- SG9 9QT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including the effect on protected trees
What decided it
The substantial reduction in the gap to the south boundary and the threat to the vitality of a protected tree would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GBR2Policy VILL2Policy DES4Policy DES3
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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