Planning appeal decision
6 Hampton Gardens, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 0AN
Planning appeal 3274469 at 6 Hampton Gardens, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 0AN (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 12 July 2021 by Inspector Cheesley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
a first floor extension above existing double garage
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cheesley J
- Postcode
- CM21 0AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
What decided it
The absence of any gap between the flank wall of the proposed extension and the party boundary would create an excessively bulky, non-subservient addition that would result in an unacceptably cramped form of development contrary to Policy HOU11.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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