Planning appeal decision
228 Hertfordbury Road, Hertfordbury, Hertford, SG14 2LB
Planning appeal 3299098 at 228 Hertfordbury Road, Hertfordbury, Hertford, SG14 2LB (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2023 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, The Moat House, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
the removal of an existing glazed/brickwork corridor to be replaced by an extension
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- SG14 2LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, The Moat House, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The scale and form of the proposed extension would significantly detract from the legibility and materials of the historic core of the listed building, failing to preserve its special interest contrary to the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and NPPF paragraph 199.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 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.
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