Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent to 24, Ashdale, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4EA
Planning appeal 3291620 at Land Adjacent to 24, Ashdale, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4EA (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 8 December 2022 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 48 The Ridings, with regard to outlook.
construction of 2 bed 3 person dwelling
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- CM23 4EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 48 The Ridings, with regard to outlook
- The character and appearance of the site and its surroundings
What decided it
The significantly harmful effect on the living conditions of occupiers at 48 The Ridings through the overbearing and enclosing effect of the proposed dwelling's flank wall on outlook outweighed the modest benefits of housing supply contribution.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES4Policy HOU11
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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