Planning appeal decision
Elm Cottage , Hare Street, Buntingford, SG9 0EA
Planning appeal 3274513 at Elm Cottage , Hare Street, Buntingford, SG9 0EA (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 8 July 2022 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed garage and studio outbuilding on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings, including the setting of the Grade II listed building, known as Elm Cottage.
demolition of detached garage. Erection of detached garage/studio outbuilding. Erection of entrance gates and alterations to drive
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- SG9 0EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed garage and studio outbuilding on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings, including the setting of the Grade II listed building, known as Elm Cottage.
- The effect of the proposed garage and studio outbuilding on the living conditions of the occupiers of Blossom House, with specific regard to sunlight within and outlook from its garden.
What decided it
The proposed outbuilding would be sensitively designed and sited to preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building and would not harmfully affect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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