Planning appeal decision
52 Mazoe Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3JT
Planning appeal 3306001 at 52 Mazoe Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3JT (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a gable end roof extension with 2 No. dormers & velux skylights, a porch, a rear extension to facilitate open plan living space with bi-fold doors and lantern light, and replacement windows
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- CM23 3JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions at 50 Mazoe Road, with particular regard to privacy, and at No 54 with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The excessive size and bulk of the side dormers would create an incongruous, visually intrusive addition that would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES4Policy HOU11Policy HDP2
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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