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Notice upheld25 September 20253320580

Land at Plots 17, 18 and 19, Ford Lane, Aston, Hertfordshire, SG2 7HG

Planning appeal 3320580 at Land at Plots 17, 18 and 19, Ford Lane, Aston, Hertfordshire, SG2 7HG (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 25 September 2025 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

the material change of use of the Land to use for the stationing of a caravan for residential purposes (including provisions of residential equipment and paraphernalia) and the stationing of vehicles. Operational development on the Land compromising the erection of buildings, the creation of a paved area and the erection of perimeter fencing and entrance gates

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector
Phillips A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework
  • The effect on the openness of the Green Belt and on the character and appearance of the area
  • If the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt, whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, or any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the development

What decided it

The development comprises inappropriate development in the Green Belt which is harmful by definition, with additional harm to openness and character and appearance that is not clearly outweighed by the limited weight of the appellant's personal circumstances and objectives.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GBR1 of the East Herts District Plan October 2018
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154

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