Land North East of High Street, Hinxworth, SG7 5HL

the erection of one 4-bedroom house and detached garage, with associated access, parking and landscaping

Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Clarke B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the suitability of the site as a location for a residential development
the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the development upon highway safety

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three independent grounds—sustainability of location, character and appearance, and highway safety—and there are no material considerations that would justify approval contrary to the development plan.

The modest benefit of adding to local housing supply was outweighed by the significant harms to sustainability of location, character and appearance, and highway safety.

Plan policies cited: SP1, SP6, T1, D1, SP2, SP5, CGB1, SP9, T2

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