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Allowed20 December 20213275719

The Red Lion Stud, Therfield, Royston, SG8 9RP

Planning appeal 3275719 at The Red Lion Stud, Therfield, Royston, SG8 9RP (North Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 20 December 2021 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the site as a location for a residential development.

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
Postcode
SG8 9RP

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6 of the North Hertfordshire District Local Plan (1996)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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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