10 Girons Close, HITCHIN, SG4 9PG

double story extension in place of the current double garage. This double story extension will also extend at the back of the current garage footprint to marry the length of the current annex. - Second story addition on top of the annex

Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Johnson W

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The proposed development would significantly harm both the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area, and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 11 Girons Close through its excessive bulk, massing, and lack of subordination.

Plan policies cited: saved DLP Policy 28, saved DLP Policy 57, emerging LP Policy D1, emerging LP Policy D2, emerging LP Policy D3

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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