®Planning appeal decision
Bowers , The Street, Sheering, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7LZ
Planning appeal 3271813 at Bowers , The Street, Sheering, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7LZ (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 7 July 2021 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings.
described on the application form as “Extend existing side extension, Raise the side extension ridge height 900 mm to allow for additional L1 floor space. Hip roof to NE elevation and insert 1 new dormer to front roof slope to match existing dormers. Construct an open oak framed porch to the new front entrance
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- CM22 7LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings
What decided it
The combination of adopted policy language, the site's historical context as a small cottage requiring substantial modern extensions, the positive relationship to neighbouring properties, and the careful design approach that minimises visual impact from the front elevation led the Inspector to find no adverse impacts on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP2Policy DBE9Policy DBE10Policy DM 9Policy DM 10
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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