Planning appeal decision
High Trees , B1038 From Its Junction With Biggin Hill To Andersons Lane, Great Hormead, Hertfordshire, SG90NR
Planning appeal 3319818 at High Trees , B1038 From Its Junction With Biggin Hill To Andersons Lane, Great Hormead, Hertfordshire, SG90NR (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 24 August 2023 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene and the surrounding area, including the Great Hormead Conservation Area.
erection of a single storey side extension with balcony above, single storey front extension and two storey side/rear/front extension incorporating front Juliet balcony. Enlargement of front and side windows
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- SG9 0NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the street scene and the surrounding area, including the Great Hormead Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Great Hormead Conservation Area and would conflict with local plan policies requiring high design standards appropriate to the dwelling's setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU11Policy DES4Policy HA4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200
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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