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Dismissed2 October 20233315467

Area 4, Land South of Hare Street Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9HX

Planning appeal 3315467 at Area 4, Land South of Hare Street Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9HX (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 2 October 2023 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

a residential development comprising 10 bungalows, associated car parking provision and ancillary works

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Clarke B
Postcode
SG9 9HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effects of the development upon biodiversity
  • whether the effects of the developments are such that a legal agreement to secure affordable housing, education, leisure and community facilities would be required

What decided it

The significant adverse effects on character and appearance and biodiversity, when weighed against the moderate housing benefits under the tilted balance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.

the adverse effects of granting planning permission in terms of biodiversity and character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited to moderate benefits of housing delivery, affordable housing provision, and economic benefits

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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