Benington Old House, 105 Town Lane, Benington, SG2 7BT

the erection of an outbuilding comprising garage, workshop and residential annex for an elderly relative

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Barnes D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Listed Building caused by the design and materials of the proposed outbuilding, which was not outweighed by any identified public benefits.

The unacceptable harm and conflict with heritage and design policies significantly and demonstrably outweighed the proposed development satisfying the scale and siting requirements for residential outbuildings.

Plan policies cited: Policy HOU13, Policy HOU11, Policy HA1, Policy DES4

Judgments cited: Emin v Secretary of State for the Environment and Mid Sussex DC [1989]

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