Planning appeal decision
Listed, 27 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9AR
Planning appeal 3278763 at Listed, 27 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9AR (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 15 July 2022 by Inspector Jackson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjacent occupiers in terms of noise and disturbance, overlooking and natural light.
a single storey detached outbuilding, lowering of rear terrace and installation of connecting pergolas
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jackson P
- Postcode
- CM21 9AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjacent occupiers in terms of noise and disturbance, overlooking and natural light
What decided it
The imposition of conditions controlling acoustic standards, operating hours, roof height and materials could adequately mitigate the identified impacts on neighbouring living conditions, making the development acceptable in planning terms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- 2018 East Herts District Plan - Secondary Shopping Frontage
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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