Planning appeal decision
4 The Orchard, Tonwell, Ware, SG12 0HR
Planning appeal 3299433 at 4 The Orchard, Tonwell, Ware, SG12 0HR (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 29 September 2022 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the amenity, character and appearance of the local area, with particular regard to the protected oak tree adjacent to the site.
Erection of a single storey detached double garage
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- SG12 0HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the amenity, character and appearance of the local area, with particular regard to the protected oak tree adjacent to the site
What decided it
The evidence did not demonstrate that the proposed development could be constructed without causing significant harm to the protected oak tree's roots and long-term viability.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES3
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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