Planning appeal decision
33-35 Baldock Street, Ware , Hertfordshire, SG12 9DH
Planning appeal 3322175 at 33-35 Baldock Street, Ware , Hertfordshire, SG12 9DH (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the Ware Conservation Area and the setting and therefore the significance of nearby listed buildings.
retention of: rearrangement of builders merchant yard including additional external racking units up to a maximum height of 4 metres
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- SG12 9DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the Ware Conservation Area and the setting and therefore the significance of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The harm to the setting and significance of nearby listed buildings and the character and appearance of the conservation area, which cannot be outweighed by the economic benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES4Policy HA1Policy HA4Policy HA7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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