®Planning appeal decision
Field west of Hay Street (opposite/northwest of The Barn), Dassels Braughing , SG11 2RW
outline application for max 6 new houses
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Reid L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the principle of the proposed development would be acceptable in this location, having regard to the character and appearance of the area and its accessibility to services and facilities
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
- The effect of the proposed development on existing trees
What decided it
The proposed development of 6 houses would not constitute limited infilling and would cause significant harm to the rural character and appearance of the site through its urbanising effect, which outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery.
The moderate benefits of housing delivery and economic support were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the conflict with the development plan, such that the adverse impacts would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits even under a tilted balance.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy VILL3, Policy GBR2, Policy DES4, Policy TRA1, Policy DPS2, Policy TRA2, Policy DES3, Policy 1 of the Braughing Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2017–2033
Judgments cited: City and Country Bramshill Ltd v SSHLG and others [2021] EWCA Civ 320
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.