®Planning appeal decision
Margray , London Road, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, Hertfordshire, CM23 4BA
Demolition of existing extensions and erection of a two-storey side extension, single-storey front extension, single storey rear extension, and roof extension including rear facing dormer window
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clarke B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would be inappropriate in the Green Belt
- the effect of the development upon the openness of the Green Belt
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- if the development is inappropriate, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development
What decided it
The substantial harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness and loss of openness, to which paragraph 148 of the Framework requires substantial weight to be given, is not clearly outweighed by the limited weight attributable to improved living conditions and minor economic benefits.
Framework references: 138, 148, 149
Plan policies cited: Policy GBR1, Policy DES4, Policy HOU11
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.