Hertford Golf Course, London Road, Hertford, SG13 7NS

Planning appeal 3277292 at Hertford Golf Course, London Road, Hertford, SG13 7NS (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 February 2022 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed Surface Water Sustainable Drainage Scheme would secure the implementation of an acceptable drainage strategy and a surface water drainage system.

the change of use from agricultural land to golf course; erection of golf club house with bar, restaurant, changing and pro shop facilities; incorporation of a water harvesting scheme for sustainable irrigation and an improved drainage system through the importation of recovered soils; upgraded practice facility including covered practice bays; and enhanced landscaping

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Miles H
Postcode: SG13 7NS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed Surface Water Sustainable Drainage Scheme would secure the implementation of an acceptable drainage strategy and a surface water drainage system

What decided it

The unacceptable outfall arrangement to the ordinary watercourse and the risk of obstruction from haybales mean the Surface Water Sustainable Drainage Scheme cannot be implemented as proposed and would not secure an acceptable drainage strategy.

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