Planning appeal decision
Jesmond Cottage, 2 Cross Road, Epping Green, Hertfordshire, SG13 8NG
Planning appeal 3320814 at Jesmond Cottage, 2 Cross Road, Epping Green, Hertfordshire, SG13 8NG (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 17 November 2023 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location in respect to local services and facilities.
Full Planning Permission for the conversion of existing stable building to provide a new single residential unit and associated parking and amenity space
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- SG13 8NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location in respect to local services and facilities
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would have reasonable access to local services and facilities through nearby Little Berkhamsted and public transport connections, making it a suitable location despite Epping Green's limited services.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DPS2Policy VILL3Policy TRA1Policy INT1Policy WAT4Policy EQ4
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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