®Planning appeal decision
The Red Lion Stud, Therfield, ROYSTON, SG8 9RP
the rection of two detached 3-bed and one detached 4-bed bungalows including alteration to the existing vehicular access off London Road following demolition of existing dwelling
- Authority
- North Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clarke B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the suitability of the site as a location for a residential development
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply engaged the tilted balance, and the moderate housing benefit outweighed the limited harms to location sustainability and character and appearance.
Under the tilted balance (NPPF paragraph 11(d)), the limited harms from unsustainable location and limited character harm (each given limited weight) were outweighed by the moderate benefit of three additional dwellings and limited economic benefits, such that the adverse effects did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 6 of the North Hertfordshire District Local Plan (1996)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.