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Dismissed31 January 20223276910

Land Between 66a Ashdale and 29 Irving Close, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4EB

Planning appeal 3276910 at Land Between 66a Ashdale and 29 Irving Close, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4EB (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 31 January 2022 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including with regard to trees.

outline permission for the erection of a kiosk retail unit, with landscaping and detailed design reserved

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Miles H
Postcode
CM23 4EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including with regard to trees
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions for nearby occupiers including with regard to refuse storage and collection

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by eroding the open green space and visual separation between commercial and residential uses, and would harm living conditions through frequent commercial vehicle movements and refuse collection disturbance in residential streets.

What the Inspector cited

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