Planning appeal decision
27, Birch Green, Hertford, SG14 2LR
Planning appeal 3276136 at 27, Birch Green, Hertford, SG14 2LR (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 18 July 2022 by Inspector Castle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the host dwelling.
part retrospective application for erection of single storey infill extension, single storey carport and erection of boundary wall. External elevation changes, including front bay window replaced with single glazed window
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Castle S
- Postcode
- SG14 2LR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the host dwelling.
What decided it
The carport's limited visibility from public vantage points, subordinate scale and appearance, and appropriate materials would result in an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling, complying with Policies DES4 and HOU11 and NPPF paragraph 130.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES4Policy HOU11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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