Planning appeal decision
Land at 17 Highfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8BH
Planning appeal 3285620 at Land at 17 Highfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8BH (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 25 August 2022 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Hertford Conservation Area and non-designated heritage assets.
construction of detached house with garage and parking, including access arrangements on land adjacent
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- SG13 8BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Hertford Conservation Area and non-designated heritage assets
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and non-designated heritage assets, to which great weight must be given, outweighs the modest public benefits of providing a single dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU11Policy DES2Policy DES3Policy DES4Policy HA1Policy HA4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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