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Dismissed3 November 20223294344

30, Queens Crescent, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 3RR

Planning appeal 3294344 at 30, Queens Crescent, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 3RR (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 3 November 2022 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area and upon the living conditions of future residents.

Roof extension, single storey rear extension, increased porch width, alteration to fenestration to existing house, and construction of an attached 2 bedroom residential dwelling with off street parking and extension of dropped kerb

Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Graham A
Postcode
CM23 3RR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area and upon the living conditions of future residents

What decided it

The harmful impact of parking arrangements and loss of garden/hedging on this prominent corner site would constitute overdevelopment and cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the established suburban area.

What the Inspector cited

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