Planning appeal decision
Shem Nichols, Aspenden, Buntingford, SG9 9PG
Planning appeal 3320291 at Shem Nichols, Aspenden, Buntingford, SG9 9PG (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 25 March 2024 by Inspector Aston R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal preserves the special architectural and historic interest of Shem Nichols, a Grade II listed building, and its setting.
the siting of an air source heat pump at the rear
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Aston R
- Postcode
- SG9 9PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves the special architectural and historic interest of Shem Nichols, a Grade II listed building, and its setting
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Aspenden Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of renewable energy use.
The decision letter
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