Planning appeal decision
4 The Orchard, Tonwell, Ware, SG12 0HR
Planning appeal 3276112 at 4 The Orchard, Tonwell, Ware, SG12 0HR (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 12 October 2021 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of a ingle storey rear extension, double storey side extension, single storey front extension, single storey double garage in front garden with adjusted hard landscaping to suit access
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- SG12 0HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The absence of evidence demonstrating that the proposed garage would not cause unacceptable harm to the Tree Preservation Order protected tree, which makes a positive contribution to the visual amenity and character of the surrounding area.
The acceptable design quality and character impact of the extensions were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the likely unacceptable harm to the protected tree.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU11Policy DES4Policy VILL2Policy DES2Policy DES3
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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