41 High Street, BUNTINGFORD, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AD

the removal of existing conservatory, erection of rear single storey extension and loft conversion

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Woodwards O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposal on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II* listed building, Victoria House
Effect of the proposal on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II listed buildings, named '35, 37, 37A, High Street', '39, High Street', '2 and 4, Baldock Road', and '6 and 8, Baldock Road' in terms of how the buildings are experienced in their settings
Character and appearance of the area, including whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Buntingford Conservation Area
Living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 39 and 37A High Street, with regard to overlooking and privacy

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II* listed building Victoria House and the settings of nearby listed buildings, combined with unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers, outweighed the limited public benefits of modest domestic extension.

Framework references: 205, 208

Plan policies cited: HA1, HA7, HA4, DES4, HOU11

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