Ivy Cottage, 9 Malting Lane, Braughing, WARE, SG11 2QZ

demolition of outbuilding. Garage conversion to create one-bedroom self-contained annexe with two storey side extension. Removal of garage door with two replacement ground floor windows, infill of door opening to front, insertion of 1.2 metre wooden rail and post fence

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Aston R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the setting of the Grade II listed building, Ivy Cottage
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Braughing Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the setting of the listed building, which was less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, could not be justified by the private benefit of providing additional accommodation for the appellant's family.

Plan policies cited: Policy HA1, Policy HA7, Policy HA4, Policy 10

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