Planning appeal decision
7 Ellison Close , Hunsdon , Herts , SG12 8FG
Planning appeal 3301201 at 7 Ellison Close , Hunsdon , Herts , SG12 8FG (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 5 September 2022 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider street scene.
Erection of single storey ground floor rear extension, partial garage conversion and new ground floor side window opening (first floor side extension dismissed)
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- SG12 8FG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider street scene
What decided it
The first floor side extension would appear as a competing, dominant element that would harmfully disrupt the distinctive uniform appearance and rhythm of the group of three identical dwellings, whereas the single storey rear extension and garage conversion would be sympathetic complementary additions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy VILL1Policy HOU11Policy DES4
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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