Planning appeal decision
Land Adj to 19 Shaftesbury Way, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9DE
Planning appeal 3324491 at Land Adj to 19 Shaftesbury Way, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9DE (North Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, 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 including a protected tree within the appeal site.
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- Authority
- North Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- SG8 9DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including a protected tree within the appeal site
- The living conditions of neighbours having regard to outlook, light and overlooking
What decided it
The proposed development would disrupt a pleasing area of open green space and result in the loss of a protected tree, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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